Clinical Nurse Facilitator

Mackay Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible working arrangements

Education opportunities

Job summary

Mackay Hospital and Health Service– Mackay Base Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Facilitator for the General Surgical Unit on a temporary basis. The role blends advanced clinical nursing with leadership, education and/or research to support staff development.

Working with the Nurse Educator and Nurse Unit Manager, you will facilitate the orientation and progression of nurses on the unit, provide hands-on support, and help maintain patient-centered care in a fast-paced 30-bed surgical ward.

Qualifications

• Provides nursing services with a focus on clinical care, leadership, management, education and/or research.
• 高级临床护理技能，协助培养护士的技能与知识.
• Position combines clinical nursing with education and scholarship responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate orientation and progression of nurses' skills on the unit.
• Provide leadership and support to nursing staff and collaborate with Nurse Educator and Nurse Unit Manager.
• Deliver advanced clinical nursing care and contribute to evidence-based patient care procedures.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Education

Research

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Mackay Hospital and Health Service – Mackay QLD

The General Surgical Unit at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Clinical Nurse Facilitator to join their team on a temporary basis.

Your opportunity

The Clinical Nurse Facilitator provides nursing services within the health service settings; and is responsible for a portfolio with a focus on clinical care/leadership, management, education and/or research. The activities are predominantly clinical in nature, and this is an advanced skill clinical nursing position working collaboratively with the Nurse Educator and Nurse Unit Manager to facilitate the orientation and skills progression of nurses on the unit in an “at the elbow” capacity. The Clinical Nurse Facilitator is a dynamic role between clinician and educator but also provides support to a Nurse Grade 7 or above in management activities. The Clinical Nurse Facilitator provides advanced level clinical skills to ensure patient-focused evidence-based nursing care, plans and coordinates the clinical management of patient/client care and provides leadership and support to other nursing staff.

About the Team

The Mackay Base Hospital General Surgical Unit is a fast paced 30 bed acute surgical ward caring for a range of complex surgical and urology patients. It is a dynamic and collaborative team environment with a focus on patient safety and striving for excellence in healthcare outcomes for all patients.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,500 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• Education opportunities, Study and Research