Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers

• Based in CCU (Critical Care Unit) at Lenah Valley Campus, Hobart
• Enjoy salary packaging, employee benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Shared role working alongside another Clinical Nurse Educator

About you
The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for supporting safe, effective and patient-centred care within the CCU. This part-time 0.5 FTE role will provide education and guidance to staff across all levels of experience, from novice through to advanced. Education areas include, but are not limited to, cardiothoracic surgery, pacing, ventilation, continuous renal replacement therapy and inotropes.

Key responsibilities

• Provides teaching and evidence-based learning to staff to optimise patient outcomes, with consideration for the needs of rostered shift workers
• Ensures all new nursing staff receive and complete orientation programs and core clinical competencies (including Day 1 and Day 30 Checklists)
• Participates in the assessment of clinical competencies and supports staff development where practice needs are identified
• Facilitates education by engaging clinical expertise to deliver effective learning opportunities
• Promotes the integration of evidence-based practice within the clinical setting

What you bring
Previous experience in a similar role

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current practising certificate
• Post Graduate qualification relevant to the position
• Demonstrated knowledge of current nursing issues and practices relevant to the role
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Cardiothoracic ICU nursing
• Experience coordinating staff education, with an understanding of staffing and managerial responsibilities
• Minimum five years post-graduate experience in area of clinical practice
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of Risk Management and WH&S requirements
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to undertake within the first year)

For further information please contact Sarah Suris, sarah.suris@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued. You will be supported to draw on your strengths, identity and background while working with a team of professionals who care deeply for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits

• NFP salary packaging benefits, plus discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that work for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart: care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply today.

Please note
As part of the application process, you may be required to complete pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, reference checks, work rights, criminal history, WWVP checks and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role, including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus and varicella