Clinical Nurse Educator - Day Surgery Unit
An exciting opportunity to join our Day Surgery team at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital as the Clinical Nurse Educator. Work in our new modern preoperative department and be a valued member of our team, who enjoys the fast-paced model of care which results in rewarding job satisfaction at the end of the day! Knowledge of AS4817 Standard Infection Control and membership in relevant interest groups such as GENCA is desirable. The position is being offered on a permanent, part time basis.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $53.71 - $55.45 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ479860
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Day Surgery Unit Located in the Perioperative Suite
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Educator will be guided by the Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Consultant in leading, developing, coordinating and implementing all structured learning for nurses within NSLHD.
The Clinical Nurse Educator will provide clinical teaching, orientation, skill accreditation and professional development support for all nursing staff and students.
The Clinical Nurse Educator will have a role in the provision of hospital orientation and mandatory training. They will also be expected to teach in courses appropriate to nursing within and at facilities external to NSLHD.
The Clinical Nurse Educator will participate in the development and teaching of the NSLHD Nursing Professional Development Program (this includes travelling to other sites within the LHD for lecturing and facilitation of workshops).
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Holds AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse AND holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications. Demonstrated experience in Endoscopy and Day Surgery Nursing is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to practice safe nursing care and knowledge of policies and clinical practice guidelines.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice, continuous quality improvement and risk management.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated computer literacy and knowledge of ProVation System and Surgi Net.
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For role related queries or questions contact Trixie Grant on Trixie.Grant@health.nsw.gov.au 02 9485 6404.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 16 April 2024
