Nurse Educator (Grade 2) - Management of Acute Behavioural Disturbances
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up to 12 months
Position Classification: Nurse Educator Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,527.30 - $2,577.70 per week + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: SLHD District Wide Services; Sydney Education
Requisition ID: REQ560032
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
This position will support the development, delivery and evaluation of education strategies relating to the management of acute behavioural disturbances. This will include the development, accreditation and delivery of a nationally recognised qualification as well as other educational resources.
The Nurse Educator will be the subject matter expert for elements of the programs design. This will reflect their specialised ability to support patients who have acute behavioural disturbances. They will use their extensive knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure person centre care is at the heart of this education strategy.
This position is expected to be able to work autonomously, with minimal direct supervision and using independent professional judgement, have high level interpersonal skills, be able to clearly identify and address problems and concerns, have a wide knowledge of current evidence based practice.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife and post registration nursing/midwifery clinical or education qualifications relevant to the clinical area in which he/she is appointed or qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer.
- Commitment to professional development of self and others including reflective practice and the ability to identify areas for growth.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or senior role that included the provision of workplace coaching, feedback and support.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lesley Innes on 0428 115 810 or via email at Lesley.Innes@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 20 March 2025
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