Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse to join the hospital’s Clinical Leadership Team in the role of Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE). The CNE is a hands-on role, responsible for developing and delivering clinical education content as well as facilitating and coordinating New Grad programs. The CNE will contribute to the development and coordination of our clinical education framework, policies and procedures, along with assisting the management team in ongoing mandatory education compliance throughout the facility.
The ideal candidate will promote and role model patient centered care and evidence based best practice to facilitate the hospital’s strategic plans to sustainably grow and enhance our clinical workforce. They will have experience and innovative ideas in how to support the clinical team through developing and coordinating opportunities to expand our nurses clinical skills. A key focus will be to ensure a high standard of clinical care, aligned with ACHS National Standards and legislation, is provided to every patient.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver clinical education content and facilitate New Grad programs.
- Contribute to the development and coordination of the clinical education framework, policies and procedures.
- Assist the management team in ongoing mandatory education compliance throughout the facility.
- Promote patient centered care and evidence based practice to support strategic workforce growth.
- Plan, implement and evaluate clinical education programs, including the development of nursing competencies and learning packages.
- Promote, implement and monitor quality improvement principles relating to ACHS clinical standards and nursing education evidence.
- Demonstrate expert knowledge of evidence-based clinical best practice.
- Demonstrate preceptorship and education experience with adult learning principles in nursing.
- Maintain computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook).
- Participate in policy and procedure development and gap analyses related to staff knowledge and patient care.
- Knowledge of ACHS accreditation and relevant legislative requirements.
- Maintain or obtain Adult and Paediatric ALS/PALS or willingness to obtain.
Qualifications
- Current unrestricted AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1), General.
- Minimum 5 years acute medical/surgical nursing experience.
- A team player with strong collaborative interpersonal skills, with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of evidence based clinical best practice.
- Demonstrated preceptorship and education experience with adult teaching and learning principles in nursing.
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications in education/teaching or working towards same.
- Knowledge or experience performing gap analyses on staff knowledge deficits in relation to patient care.
- Ability to work under ACHS standards and nursing education evidence.
- Knowledge of or experience with policy and procedure development.
About the Hospital
Who we are
Located in the heart of New South Wales, Dubbo Private Hospital offers a range of medical and surgical services, with access to on-site rehabilitation programs. On-site consulting rooms, radiology and pathology services are also available.
As part of Healthe Care you will enjoy all the benefits and support of a large organisation whilst working alongside a close knit local hospital team. Whether you’re looking for a tree change, somewhere to start your career, or an opportunity to take the next step, join our team today!
Dubbo Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.
Position enquiries and applications
Applications must address and meet essential criteria. Applications must include CV and names of at least 2 professional referees.
*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.
Hospital At a Glance
Dubbo Private Hospital offers a comprehensive range of acute medical and surgical services and rehabilitation programs, with consulting rooms and onsite radiology and pathology services.
Our Hospital has:
- 53 beds
- 3 theatres
- 4 high dependency beds
- 4 bed children's ward
Our visiting Specialists are supported by a Career Medical Officer and provide:
- Breast surgery
- Cardiology
- Ear, nose and throat surgery (ENT)
- Gynaecology
- Infusion services
- Oncology
- Ophthalmic surgery
- Orthopaedic surgery
- Paediatrics
- Plastic and reconstructive surgery
- Urology
Most of our rooms are private and all rooms have an ensuite, and a pleasant rural outlook. The design and surroundings of the hospital provide a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere.
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