Job Description:
Position Title: Clinical Nurse Educator
Employment Type: Permanent, Full- time
Hours per week: Up to 38 hours per week
Position Grade: Clinical Nurse Educator Year 1 & 2
Salary: $97,871.34 to $101,049.02
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017
Department Name: Xavier 8 South
Position Summary:
Xavier 8 South is a high acuity surgical ward with multiple specialties including Trauma, Head and Neck, Ear Nose and Throat, Upper Gastrointestinal, Surgical Oncology and Colorectal.
A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Educator with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care. The successful applicant will be expected to be able to work to enhance the skills and knowledge of nursing and other clinical staff in the clinical environment of St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney as required.
The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of the clinical education needs of staff working within a clinical environment in collaboration with the Nursing Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Stream Manager. The Clinical Nurse Educator will ensure all staff both transient and permanent have equitable access to educational support and resources to enhance their clinical competence. The role will ensure evidence based practice principles have been utilised in the development of policies and procedures within the clinical environment and broader organisation. The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for ensuring that the education delivered is current and based on the best available evidence
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check
The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.
About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive PD2020 _017. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.
What we offer:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Careers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
Application Instructions:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below. External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the ‘My Experience tab >Resume/CV> Upload. For Internal applicants, this document is to be uploaded further down the page alongside your Resume under Resume/CV> Upload.
Selection Criteria
Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
Relevant clinical or education post-graduate qualifications and at least 12 months experience working in the relevant clinical area related to their qualifications, or four years post-registration experience including three years’ experience in the relevant specialist field
Demonstrated knowledge of innovative educational strategies, tools and approaches including e-learning
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team and demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system
Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment
An example on how to address and upload selection criteria is provided in the attachment below in order to assist you with completing your application. Please ensure you review the instructions on how to upload this document as applicants that do not address the selection criteria may have their application automatically culled.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Review the following documents:
JR115178_How to upload and address the selection criteria 2020.pdf
JR115178_CNE PD Capability Level 2 - Xavier 8 South (002).pdf
JR115178_Job Demands Check List CNE 2021.pdf
Contact Details:
Nursing Unit Manager, Penelope Lafferty, 0459858505, **********
Alternate Contact:
Closing Date:
25 March 2021 11:59pm
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.
For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at **********
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Code of Conduct:
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St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
