Job Title: Mental Health Educator
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Mental Health team as a Clinical Nurse Educator.
Key Responsibilities:
* Orientate, induct and brief new staff/Graduates/students to the facility and their roles and responsibilities during the clinical placement
* Ensure the safety of patients/consumers and staff through the maintenance of safe practice
* Assist Graduates and staff to apply problem solving and reflective skills in their clinical practice
* Identify the learning needs of the staff within the specialty Mental Health Service
* Promoting a high standard of evidence based nursing care to all patients, through dissemination of current best practice knowledge
* Supervising staff compliance to annual mandatory training and completion of eLearning components
* Provide written reports for Graduate Nurses
* Conduct Continuing Professional Development sessions
* Liaise with the Education Services Department
Essential Criteria:
* Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
* Current registration as a Nurse with AHPRA
* Minimum 3 years Post Graduate experience
* Relevant post graduate qualifications in area of specialty
* High Level clinical skills and proven experience in primary area of practice
* Excellent communication skills and high degree of computer literacy
* Highly motivated and able to work independently
* Accountability for own performance and behaviour
Desirable Criteria:
* Cert IV TAE, or working towards
About Us:
We offer world-class, Level 5 delineation services catering to both public and private patients.
With 488 beds, a 50-bed Emergency Department, a 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres including cardiac catheter labs, a world-class education center, doctors' lounge, and excellent staff facilities including a café and car parking, we provide an exceptional environment for healthcare professionals to excel.
We take pride in attracting some of Australia's leading clinical specialists and in serving as a training ground for the clinicians of the future.
Our partnerships with esteemed tertiary education institutions ensure a rich learning environment for staff.
Our culture is characterized by diversity, friendliness, and openness to new ideas.
Employee Benefits:
* Wellness benefits
* Employee Assistance Program
* Free services including medical examination of employees
* Discounted Healthscope services for permanent employees and immediate family
* OneHealthscope rewards program
* Variety of leave options
* Salary packaging
* Airline/club membership