Job Info
Location: FRENCHS FOREST, NSW
Salary: Hourly Rate
Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Description Take your career to the next level with our dynamic Mental Health team, shaping the future of healthcare with excellence and quality
Mental Health Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE)
Permanent Full-time
Senior leadership role that drives education, professional development, and role modelling in NBH Mental Health Service
Tertiary qualifications in Mental Health/Education and/or Leadership is desirable.
Northern Beaches Hospital is currently seeking to recruit a Registered Nurse for the key role of Clinical Nurse Educator. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Nurse to be a Clinical Nurse Educator for the Mental Health Service. This position, being one of two CNEs who are responsible for the education, training, and professional development of the following areas; Adult Public Mental Health Service (Wards 3C, and the Mental Health Short Stay Unit
MHSSU)
Adult Private Mental Health Service (Wards 3D and the Beaches Clinic) As a Clinical Nurse Educator :
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
Demonstrate clinical expertise and professional role modelling
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 Northern Beaches Hospital Northern Beaches Hospital offers 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, NBH provides an exceptional environment for healthcare professionals to excel. From cardiothoracic surgery and neurosurgery to maternity services and emergency care, Northern Beaches Hospital offers a diverse range of services that facilitate career growth in various healthcare fields.
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, including the Northern Beaches Clinical School in collaboration with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University, ensure a rich learning environment for staff. Northern Beaches Hospital provides staff with opportunities to gain unique experience in a growing teaching hospital.
Our culture is characterized by diversity, friendliness, and openness to new ideas. Employee Benefits : Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging and more as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport
Wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent employees and immediate family.
OneHealthscope rewards program.
Variety of leave options, salary packaging, airline/club membership.
To Apply : All applications must be lodged online. Please click the Apply button to lodge an application (applications should include cover letter, CV and 2 current work-related referees). For any inquiries, please contact Tiernan Fitzsimons email: If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF
NSW Nurses and Midwives'
Enterprise Agreement 2020
2024, a salary of $52.45-$54.18 per hour.
Please click here to apply.