Details

• Full time and part time positions
• Relocation assistance
• Salary packaging and health and well-being programs and flexible work arrangements

The Position

As the Registered Nurse you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Education Department to develop, implement and evaluate the department orientation
• Collaborating with the Education Department and Unit Manager to identify educational needs through a variety of means (i.e. monitoring staff performance, needs assessment, continuous safety and quality improvement activities), to develop and maintain the clinical education program for a specified clinical area(s), contributing to hospital wide education as required
• Collaborating with the Unit Manager to develop and maintain optimal staff skill sets to meet the needs of the clinical patient case-mix
• The identification and relationship management between preceptors and new staff, monitoring the performance of the preceptors in their support of new staff and providing coaching and constructive feedback to preceptors
• Providing mentorship, educational leadership, supervision, assessment and coaching to the nursing/midwifery workforce ensuring as far as practicable, consistency of education and clinical practice
• Assisting the Unit Manager to monitor and facilitate staff compliance with training requirements and maintenance of accurate documentation and reports to provide evidence that training/competency compliance is maintained at required standards
• Supporting the Unit Manager with performance appraisal and development activities within specific clinical unit(s), assisting with performance development plans to identify and support individual learning needs
• Facilitating education using adult learning principles and a blended learning approach
• Collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team to promote interprofessional education
• Managing the team of Clinical Support Nurses/Midwives, providing coaching, mentoring and support in their role

The Location

Located in the outer north-west of Victoria on the banks of the Murray River. Fantastic pubs, cafes and wildlife to explore!

Essential Criteria

• Relevant registration with AHPRA without conditions
• Minimum 12months working as a Registered Nurse in Australia
• Post graduate qualification in relevant speciality
• Postgraduate qualification in education or equivalent is highly desired
• Current Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or willingness to complete within 12 months
• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and/or minimum of 5 years’ experience in the relevant area of specialty
• Demonstrated skills and experience in the supervision, mentoring and performance development of staff in an acute care clinical setting
• Demonstrated experience and skills in development, facilitation and delivery of clinically situated training, education programs and presentations
• Demonstrated computer literacy, in particular, competence with Microsoft Office applications

About Nursing Jobs Australia

Nursing Jobs Australia is a nursing division within Skilled Medical Pty Ltd, a leader in international health and Medical Recruitment placement for short-term and permanent roles.

Skilled Medical is a doctor-led company with 15 years of industry experience, and is an international Medical Recruitment agency that helps qualified medical professionals with their career in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

With local offices located in Melbourne and London, we provide a personalised service to assist Nurses like yourself in finding their next role within the healthcare industry.

To Apply

By clicking on 'Apply Now' you will register your interest to work. Once your CV/Resume has been received, a Recruitment Consultant will be in touch.

To speak to our Nursing Team directly and discuss this opportunity, please email your enquiry/CV to Elly Blakeley at [email protected] or call us on 1300 444 100.