About This Opportunity
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* The Clinical Nurse Educator role is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced nurse to join our team in The Orthopaedic Institute – Ward 5.
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This position involves working closely with the MQ Health Academy to plan, develop and deliver comprehensive education programs. A key part of this role is fostering a culture of development and inquiry to ensure the ongoing growth and progression of our nursing staff.
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Key Responsibilities
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* Provide clinical expertise in the development and facilitation of learning within The Orthopaedic Institute: Ward 5 and MQ Health Academy
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* Provide evidence-based support to all nursing staff within the department to meet standards of care
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* Lead the development and facilitation of identified mandatory and continuing professional development education
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* Support standardised orientation processes with Nursing Unit Managers (NUM)
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* Coordinate and monitor pathways and progressions of nursing staff within Ward 5
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* Provide subject matter expertise in the development of education resources within and external to the department
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* Flexibility and adaptiveness to changing circumstances, and ability to set priorities, establish and achieve agreed objectives
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About You
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You will have experience in developing and delivering education at a departmental level, with the scope of supporting the ongoing development of nursing staff. You will hold strong communication skills and ability to adapt training to a mixed level scope of staff and applying suitable learning styles. The role will have you work collaboratively with staff and management on the needs of the department and demonstrate clinical and critical thinking skills.
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About Us
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We are a university-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.
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Benefits
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* Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits
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* Postgraduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
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* Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool, and Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
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Requirements
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* Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing
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* Experience working as a clinical nurse educator or clinical nurse specialist with a minimum of 3 years recent experience in Orthopaedics
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* Proven ability to prioritise work and delegate tasks
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* Previous experience in the preceptorship of staff
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* Proven ability to adapt to changing circumstances
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* Demonstrates and practices effective verbal and written communication skills and hold proficient computer skills
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* Evidence of continual professional development (ie. courses commensurate in related fields)
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Role Specific Conditions
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* Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for NSW
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* Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
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* MQ Health Immunisation screening
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* This position requires a Criminal History Check
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