Alfred Health is a leading provider of health care services in Melbourne's inner southeast suburbs. We offer ambulatory, inpatient, and home-based care to the community.
Type: Permanent, Part-time (minimum 64 hours per fortnight), or up to full-time (80 hours per fortnight)
Location: Caulfield Hospital
We offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and career development.
The Department
The Nursing Education Department is dedicated to delivering excellence in education for nurses. Our goal is to provide resources and support to enhance care quality and promote continuous improvement.
Our non-traumatic spinal cord service is a specialized statewide clinical service for adults with non-traumatic spinal cord damage, provided at Caulfield Hospital. It involves interdisciplinary teams of allied health, medical, and nursing professionals who work together to deliver optimal care.
Position Summary
Nurse Educators are leaders in nursing and education, promoting excellence in practice and supporting clinical nurses to achieve optimal patient outcomes. They act as professional role models and respond to developmental needs by collaborating with stakeholders to implement relevant programs.
The Spinal Nurse Educator will provide expert guidance and support across the continuum from acute to community care, and lead curriculum development and implementation.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
* Postgraduate certificate in education; working towards a Master of Nursing or Education
* Experience in education or support roles
* Extensive clinical knowledge in spinal or rehabilitation nursing, or clinical leadership in these areas
* Understanding of nursing scope of practice, supervision, and delegation
Benefits
* Salary packaging and novated leasing available
* Health and well-being incentives
* Discounted health insurance
* Staff car parking (subject to availability)
Other Information
We value diversity and inclusivity in our workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment Act, healthcare workers in Category A or B roles are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an exemption.
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