Clinical Nurse Educator - NSW St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Job Description:

Position Title: Mental Health Clinical Nurse Educator
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Position Grade: Clinical Nurse Educator year 1 - year 2
Salary: $106491.24 - $109945.46
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017

Department Name: Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre(PECC) and Safe Assessment Space (SAS)

About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life Balance

About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the PECC and SAS. As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will play a vital role in leading education and training programs for nursing staff. This may include developing and delivering educational programs on mental health topics, creating trailered educational plans, as well as providing mentorship and guidance to nursing staff in the delivery of mental health care.

PECC is a 24/7, 6 bedded ward, where crisis interventions are delivered for a period of up to 48 hours. Consumers admitted to PECC are often in acute crisis, requiring a safe space to regulate and time to link in with other services. This is done in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) the consumer and their family members.

SAS is a 6 bay area, where those presenting to ED with mental health issues and complaints can receive support from specialized nurses. Consumers may also engage in a mental health assessment to determine best treatments and supports, either within the community or as an inpatient.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:
As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will play a vital role in leading education and training programs for our nursing staff, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide high-quality care to individuals with mental health conditions. If you are a dedicated and knowledgeable mental health nurse looking to make a difference in the lives of patients and staff members, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help us provide exceptional care in the field of mental health nursing.

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
2. Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
3. Relevant clinical or education post-graduate qualifications and at least 12 months experience working in the relevant clinical area related to their qualifications, or four years post-registration experience including three years’ experience in the relevant specialist field
4. Demonstrated knowledge of innovative educational strategies, tools and approaches including e-learning
5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team and demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
6. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system
7. Certificate IV in workplace training and education or willingness to undertake within the first 12 months of employment

8. Delivery of Clinical Nurse Education in the unit and provide educational programs based on needs analysis

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced

Applications close on 06/07/24

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Zoe Campbell

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

5 July 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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