CLINICAL PLACEMENT COORDINATOR

TrEd College; North Sydney; Sur place; AUD 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Health and wellbeing program

Résumé du poste

TrEd College is seeking a Placement Coordinator to oversee clinical placements for students enrolled in the Diploma of Nursing. You will liaise with the Head of Nursing and Course Coordinator to coordinate placements across semesters, ensuring timely arrangements with facilities and compliance with regulatory requirements.

You will visit health service providers, maintain records, communicate with nurse educators, and support learners with suitable training while on clinical placement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or postgraduate qualification in nursing.
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA.
• Organised and able to work independently.
• Knowledge of educational technologies and LMS is highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; good computer literacy.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate placements with the Head of Nursing and Course Coordinator each semester.
• Identify facility requirements and communicate them to trainers and student groups.
• Visit health service providers to evaluate placement quality.
• Maintain records of facility requirements and update as needed.
• Communicate with nurse educators and placement managers to develop placements.
• Attend meetings and CPD; update resumes and staff matrix as required.
• Report non-compliance with legislation or TrEd College policies promptly.
• Facilitate agreement signing for learners at TrEd College for placements.
• Maintain industry currency as required by regulatory body.

Connaissances

Organised

Excellent communication

Computer literacy

LMS knowledge

Educational technologies

Formation

Bachelor or Postgraduate qualification in Nursing

Outils

LMS

Description du poste

The Placement Coordinator position is an exciting opportunity to be part of TrEd College.

The Placement Coordinator is responsible for clinical placements for all learners enrolled in TrEd College Diploma of Nursing Program and a range of activities, which directly and indirectly support learning and enhance the education process. The Placement Coordinator will liaise with the Head of Nursing to ensure placements are coordinated promptly by using a system organised between TrEd College and the Facility/Hospitals.

The Placement Coordinator will also be involved in preparing and delivering safe and effective training and assessment to learners enrolled in the Diploma of Nursing program and provide suitable training support services to complement learner’s individual needs while on Clinical placement.

What you'll be doing

Duties include but are not limited to:

Coordinate with the Head of Nursing and Course Coordinator to determine the number of student placements needed at each semester, level, and type of experience needed (e.g., Aged care, Mental health, Sub-acute care, acute care, etc).

Identify facility requirements at each clinical placement location, such as orientation and WHS training, and communicate these clinical entry requirements to Trainers and student groups in a timely manner. Keep a record of these facility requirements, updating them as required when the facility changes its expectations.

Visit Health Service Providers and evaluate the quality of students’ clinical placement and student performance.

Communicate via email, phone, and/or in person with nurse educators and /or placement managers in hospitals and clinics to develop clinical placements.

Utilize the system to put in requests for groups of students and for precepted positions to meet facility deadlines.

Confirm placements with nurse educators and /or placement managers in hospitals and clinics institutions by timely follow-up communications.

Communicate confirmed or changed clinical placement agreements with the Head of Nursing, National Training Manager, Course Coordinator – Nursing and Nursing Trainers for all placements.

Attend meetings for academic and placement throughout the year when they occur. Attend CPD as scheduled to keep registration, knowledge, skills, and information current. Update resume and staff matrix on a regular basis and update them with the Head of Nursing regularly. Attend mandatory staff appraisal with the Head of Nursing and National Training Manager.

Report non-compliance with legislation or TrEd College policies and procedures immediately to the Chief Executive Officer.

Ensure that the contract with all facilities is current. Build relationships with new facilities and primary health care providers. Facilitate agreement signing for learners at TrEd College for their clinical placement.

Communicate any issue to the Head of nursing that may arise while learners are at Clinical placement in a timely manner.

Maintain industry currency as required by regulatory body.

What we're looking for

Bachelors or Post Graduate qualification in Nursing

Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Organised and able to work independently to achieve the goals of the role

Knowledge of educational technologies and web-based learning management systems is highly desirable

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and sound computer literacy

Model ethical and professional behaviour to set the benchmark of these qualities for learners and others

What we offer

At TrEd College, we are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. As the Head of Nursing, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of nursing education and make a real impact on the lives of our students. We offer competitive remuneration, ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits including flexible work arrangements and a focus on health and wellbeing.

About us

TrEd College is a leading provider of vocational education and training in Sydney’s Northern Suburbs. Our mission is to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their chosen careers. With a strong focus on industry partnerships and practical, hands‑on learning, we are committed to producing job‑ready graduates who are highly sought after by employers.