Clinical Nurse Educator (532173)

Service Tasmania; Launceston; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service in Tasmania is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to support nursing workforce development through educational programs. The role involves collaboration with management and incorporates teaching to improve care standards. This part-time position offers a competitive salary between $118,297 to $125,543 per annum, along with various benefits including professional development opportunities, relocation assistance, and a supportive work environment focused on compassion, respect, and excellence.

Benefits

12% superannuation contribution

Salary packaging options

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development support

Fitness Passport access

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwives Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support the development of the nursing workforce through education programs.
• Collaborate with Nurse Unit Manager to assess and deliver patient care in Ward 5D.
• Incorporate teaching and practice-based research to improve care standards.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Teaching and mentoring skills

Communication skills

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

The Role:

The role of the Clinical Nurse Educator is to facilitate and support the development of the nursing workforce by planning, promoting, coordinating, implementing and evaluating education programs in the clinical setting/ward/unit.

Ward 5D LGH:

• Ward 5D is a 32 bed General Medicine Ward specialising in Haematology and Oncology Care and the delivery of inpatient cancer therapies.
• In collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) undertakes Nursing assessments, contributes to planning and coordinates the delivery of services of admitted patients to Ward 5D.
• Actively incorporates teaching, practice-based research, and quality activities within the role to improve standards of care.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointments:

• Permanent part time, day worker position, working 12 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team.
• Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 64 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team until 1 February 2027.

notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary:

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.
• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type.

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwives Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

• Generic Clinical Nurse Educator (LGH) G6 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Lorinda Upton-Greer
Position: Nursing Director – Acute Medicine
Phone number: [phone]
Email address: [e-mail]

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