Practice Development Nurse - Clinical Competency Programs

St Vincent's Health Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee counselling

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging

Central Fitzroy CBD location

Professional development

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking a Clinical Competency Program Practice Development Nurse to facilitate health service wide competency programs and provide educational opportunities for clinicians. You will develop, facilitate and evaluate competency activities applying evidenced based practice to improve patient care outcomes.

The role involves coordinating workshops, reviewing existing programs, monitoring mandatory training completion, and ensuring proper documentation in

Qualifications

• Registered in Division 1 with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board and current Practising Certificate.
• Bachelor of Nursing.
• Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing.
• Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Education (Highly Desirable).
• Robust knowledge of Basic and Advanced Life Support with current qualifications in both.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate competency workshops using a variety of education modalities including simulation, face to face, online learning platforms and problem-based learning.
• Review existing programs to ensure currency and innovation.
• Actively monitors completion rates for mandatory training and supports Leaders to maintain levels.
• Ensure documentation and recording keeping for competency programs in collaboration with Administration.
• Manage applications for recognition of prior learning from across SVHM.

Skills

Clinical education delivery

Life support knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Education

Job description

Job Description

Challenging and rewarding work environment Friendly and supportive team environment Fixed Term - 4th January 2027 - 6th January 2028 (32 hours per week)

About the Role

The Clinical Competency Program Practice Development Nurse is responsible for facilitating health service wide Clinical Competency Programs to ensure best practice by providing educational opportunities for clinicians. This will be achieved by developing, facilitating and evaluating competency activities using the principles of evidenced based practice to improve the delivery of patient care.

• Facilitate competency workshops using a variety of education modalities including simulation, face to face, online learning platforms and problem-based learning
• Involved in review of existing programs to ensure they are current, continue to meet the needs of Learners and are innovative
• Actively monitors completion rates for mandatory training across the organisation and proactively supports Leaders from across the organisation to ensure completion remain at acceptable levels throughout the year
• Ensure the appropriate documentation and recording keeping for competency programs in collaboration with the Administration team
• Manage applications for recognition of prior learning from across SVHM

Classification for this position will be RN35 ($128,102 per annum pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Registered in Division 1 with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board and current Practicing Certificate.
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing
• Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Education (Highly Desirable)
• Robust knowledge of Basic and Advanced Life Support with current qualifications in both Advanced clinical skills

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Education and Learning

St Vincent’s provides extensive Education and Learning support and services to staff and students across the health service. The educational team members are based across multiple campuses including Fitzroy, St George’s Hospital Kew, St Vincent’s on the Park East Melbourne, Caritas Christi Hospice Kew and Port Phillip Prison. This position will primarily be based at St Vincent’s campus in Fitzroy with the expectation of travel to other campuses and health services as required.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Contact

Sophie James, Workforce Capability Manager, [e-mail]

Beth Lane, Continuing Education Programs Coordinator, [e-mail]

Closing Date

22 October 2026 11:59pm

Inclusion Statements

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.