Student Facilitator

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Fraser Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Recognition and rewards platform

12 weeks paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusive leave

Job summary

St Stephens Hospital in Hervey Bay, QLD, invites applications for a Student Facilitator on a casual basis. The role supports nursing students, provides clinical supervision and bedside teaching, and reports on student progress within a busy hospital setting.

Join a values-driven, not-for-profit team and contribute to high-quality care while developing clinical teaching skills in a digital, patient-centred environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing degree and RN registration of Australia.
• Completion of, or willingness to undertake, SSH STAR Preceptor program.
• Preceptorship or student facilitation experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ recent clinical experience.
• Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills in clinical settings.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team, to manage workloads, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work toward Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support Nursing students during clinical placements.
• Facilitate integration of theory into clinical practice.
• Provide bedside teaching and clinical supervision.
• Report student progress and assessments.
• Collaborate with ward preceptors, CNMs and TAFE coordinators.
• Contribute to a positive learning culture that supports student success.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Student facilitation

Communication skills

Autonomy and teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Nursing and RN registration

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Student Facilitator | St Stephens Hospital

• Employment Term: Casual Opportunity Available


• Location: St Stephens Hospital, Hervey Bay QLD


• Remuneration: $55.63 p/hr + Casual Loading + Super + NFP Salary Packaging (save tax and increase your take home pay)

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and therefore may result in the role closing early if the right applicant is found

Make a meaningful difference with St Stephens Private Hospital

At St Stephen’s Hospital, we are Australia’s first fully digital hospital, giving the Wide Bay community access to one of the country’s most advanced healthcare facilities. An innovative non-for-profit regional hospital, we offer access to the best specialists with minimal waiting for advanced treatment and remain focused on making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and surrounding community. We offer a comprehensive range of inpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services including Cardiac and Cancer Care, Urology, Bariatric, Gynaecology, Respiratory, Haematology, Orthopaedics, Cardiovascular, Endoscopy and Vascular and general surgery.

An integral part of our team, as a Student Facilitator, you’ll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about. Let’s make a meaningful difference, together!

Your part in our St Stephens team

As a Student Nursing Facilitator, you will support students in translating theory into practice, developing clinical competence, and building confidence within the healthcare environment. You will provide guidance, assessment, and mentorship while fostering a supportive and inclusive learning experience.

• support Nursing students during their clinical placement as required for placement periods during the student calendar.


• Facilitating the integration of theoretical knowledge into clinical practice


• Be responsible for reporting student progress and assessments


• Provide bedside teaching and clinical supervision.


• Work closely with ward preceptors, the CNM’s and TAFE coordinators.


• Contribute to a positive learning culture that supports student success

What makes a difference for us?

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate a commitment to student learning and professional development, along with strong clinical and interpersonal skills

• Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent with registration as a Registered Nurse


• Completion of, or willingness to undertake the SSH STAR Preceptor program.


• Preceptorship and /or student facilitation experience


• Minimum of 3 years recent clinical experience.


• Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills


• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team, to manage workloads, meet deadlines, prioritise and multi-task.


• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills


• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to work towards.


• Willingness to obtain required vaccinations in line with hospitals infection control requirements, as well as undergo national criminal history check and functional assessment

What makes a difference for you?

• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplained




• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance




• A recognition and rewards platform , providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs




• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme




• Diversity and inclusive leave , offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events




• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference




• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family

By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

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Child safe, Child friendly

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• provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children


• implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services


• appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur


• abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

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Diversity & Inclusion

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_Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position._

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Safe workplace

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We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. __

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Commitment to Safeguarding

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We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.