Student Facilitator

UnitingCare Health; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Rewards platform

12 weeks paid parental leave

Diversity and inclusive leave

Career development

Job summary

St Stephens Hospital in Hervey Bay is seeking a Student Facilitator to support nursing students in translating theory to practice and to supervise bedside teaching in a dynamic clinical environment.

The role is casual, focused on clinical mentorship, and offers a competitive hourly rate with super and not-for-profit salary packaging benefits. You will join a dedicated team at St Stephens Private Hospital under UnitingCare Health.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Student mentorship

Clinical supervision

Nursing education support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

RN Registration

SSH STAR Preceptor

Clinical experience 3yrs

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Vaccination readiness

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 Stephens Hospital, we are Australia's first fully digital hospital, giving the Wide Bay community access to one of the countries 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 will 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 opportunitiesto 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 will 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 Stephens Hospital, and St Andrews 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.

Child safe, Child Friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will:

• 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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Safe workplace

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.

Commitment to Safeguarding

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.