Clinical Nurse Educator, Recovery

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health's Northern Beaches Hospital in Sydney's Northern Beaches region is seeking a suitably qualified Registered Nurse to undertake the role of Clinical Nurse Educator - Recovery. The position supports education and training within the Interventional Suite and Education Services Department, aligning with NBH's commitment to excellent public healthcare.

You'll orientate and induct new staff, deliver CPD sessions, supervise mandatory training, and contribute to evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
• Current registration as a Nurse with AHPRA
• Postgraduate qualifications in area of specialty
• Demonstrated postgraduate experience in a similar role
• Advanced life support certification
• Cert IV TAE, or working towards

Responsibilities

• Orientate, induct and brief new staff to the facility and their roles during clinical placement
• Ensure the safety of patients and staff through safe practice
• Assist Graduates and staff to apply problem solving and reflective skills in clinical practice
• Identify the learning needs of staff within the specialty
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and professional role modelling
• Promote evidence-based nursing care to all patients through current best practice
• Supervise staff compliance to annual mandatory training and eLearning
• Provide written reports for Graduate Nurses
• Conduct Continuing Professional Development sessions; liaise with Education Services Department
• Collaborate with Interventional Suite and Education Services Department at NBH

Skills

Clinical nursing

Education delivery

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Independent worker

Advanced life support

Education

Bachelor of Science (Nursing)

Postgraduate qualifications in specialty

Job description

Who we are:

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

Join us at a pivotal moment in healthcare on Sydney’s Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) has transitioned to become part of the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), bringing with it the innovation, stability, and opportunity of the NSW Health Service. This is an exciting time to join a hospital redefining what excellent public healthcare looks like in one of Sydney’s most vibrant coastal communities.

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration:$62.68 - $64.71 per hour
Hours Per Week:15
Requisition ID:REQ699815

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, a state-of-the-art theatre complex, world-class education centre, and excellent staff facilities including café and secure on site car parking. Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a healthcare career in your chosen field. The Interventional Suite accommodates adult & paediatrics patients, for planned & unplanned procedures &/or surgery. It comprises: 14 state-of-the-art operating theatres including a hybrid theatre & a cardiothoracic theatre; 2 Cardiac Catheter Labs; 4 Procedure Rooms; 41 bed Recovery Unit; and state of the art Sterilizing Services Department. We are currently seeking a suitably qualified, experienced and highly skilled Registered Nurse to undertake the role of Clinical Nurse Educator - Recovery to support our high level commitment to education and training.The position of Clinical Nurse Educator will work closely with the Interventional Suite and the Education Services Department at NBH. You will be a member of a cohort of Educators within the Interventional Suite and become a member of the overall Education Services Department at NBH.

What you'll be doing

Orientate, induct and brief new staff/Graduates/students to the facility and their roles and responsibilities during the clinical placement

• Ensure the safety of patients/consumers and staff through the maintenance of safe practice
• Assist Graduates and staff to apply problem solving and reflective skills in their clinical practice
• Identify the learning needs of the staff within the specialty
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and professional role modelling
• Promoting a high standard of evidence based nursing care to all patients, through dissemination of current best practice knowledge
• Supervising staff compliance to annual mandatory training and completion of eLearning components
• Provide written reports for Graduate Nurses
• Conduct Continuing Professional Development sessionsLiaise with the Education Services Department
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
• Current registration as a Nurse with AHPRA
• Demonstrated Post Graduate experience in a similar role
• Relevant post graduate qualifications in area of specialty
• High Level clinical skills and proven experience in primary area of practice
• Excellent communication skills and high degree of computer literacy
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Accountability for own performance and behaviour
• Cert IV TAE, or working towards
• Advanced life support certification

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.

• Holds AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse AND holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to practice safe nursing care and knowledge of policies and clinical practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice, continuous quality improvement and risk management.