Nurse Educator - Targeted
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- Nurse Educator
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ517398 Requisition #
Step into this pivotal role as our Nurse Educator, where you'll shape the future of surgical nursing education by leading innovative programs and empowering nurses across John Hunter Hospital's dynamic surgical units.
Hours Per Week: 23
Requisition ID: REQ517398
Nurse Educator Surgical Services
John Hunter Hospital/Awabakal
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal applicants then applications from non-Aboriginal current employees of Hunter New England Local Health District or Calvary Mater Newcastle will be considered.
To be eligible to apply for this position the applicant must be a current employee of Hunter New England Local Health District or a current employee of Calvary Mater Newcastle.
About the role:
In this role, you will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of contemporary nursing education initiatives that align with the strategic plans of HNELHD and NSW Health. As one of the leaders of the Surgical Services Education team at John Hunter Hospital, you will be responsible for creating, delivering, and assessing evidence-based educational curricula and programs for Surgical Services, designed for both local and district-wide use.
You will provide leadership and support to Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs) and nursing staff across the service, coordinating educational opportunities for nurses at all levels, from novice to expert in specialty areas. Your work will span all surgical units at John Hunter Hospital, including J3, H3, G2, F1, F3, E2, E3, AGSU, Renal Transplant, SDDOS, and the Perioperative Clinic.
Collaboration with the JHH leadership team, Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs), and other education teams on campus will be essential. The position requires you to work from Wednesday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and reports to the Director of Nursing for Surgical Services.
Where you’ll be working:
Hunter New England Health offers a different way: a great career and access to the best things in life. Family, community, the great outdoors, and exciting adventures. As the largest employer in the region, we encourage our staff to use their knowledge, skills, and experience to innovate and challenge existing methods for the benefit of our patients. Meeting the principles of excellence, every patient, every time.
Benefits:
- Superannuation contributions 11.5%.
- Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
- Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
- In this role, you will benefit from direct support provided by the current Nurse Educator, the Deputy Director of Nursing, Nurse Unit Managers within Surgical Services, as well as the broader team of Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Educators at John Hunter Hospital. This strong network of support will help you succeed and collaborate effectively in your leadership role.
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Master of Nursing qualification.
About you:
- You will be a confident and capable leader, able to prioritise your workload effectively to meet the needs and demands of the service.
- You will have high-level communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and gain trust when working with groups and teams.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th October 2024.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Burke on Nicole.Burke@invalidemail.com
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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