COMPLETE Clinical Nurse Educator - NSW Mater Hospital North Sydney

Job Description:

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

The Patricia Ritchie Centre is a 12-chair ambulatory care facility providing administration of chemotherapy and supportive care to Medical Oncology/Haematology patients and the provision of clinical trials for Breast Cancer and Melanoma. It is a standalone facility within the grounds of the Mater Hospital, providing exceptional patient care and a supportive environment for staff.

Permanent part-time opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator or a senior suitably experienced Registered Nurse looking for a development opportunity, to join the cancer care team within the Patricia Ritchie Centre. This Permanent Part-Time position will allow you to be a leader in safe and quality nursing care through the advancement of evidence-based nursing practice, focusing on person centred care within the philosophy, mission and values of St Vincents Health Australia.

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, this role involves assessing, planning and implementing the educational needs of our small and dynamic team. The role is responsible for ensuring all learning and development activities are met and adhere to the policies and procedures of the Mater Hospital and St Vincents Health Australia (SVHA). The Clinical Nurse Educator will work with the team to ensure all patient care delivered is done so within the relevant staff scope of practice.

WHY WORK FOR MATER:

You will join a high performing team and a workplace which prides itself on relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative, learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values-based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD

• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)

• Access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good

• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave

• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

• Support in your professional development and a reward and recognition program

ABOUT YOU:

Essential requirements

• At least 5 years post basic experience, 3 years’ experience in Oncology/Haematology

• Registered Nurse – current registration

• Certificate IV TAE or willingness to work towards same

• Commitment to continued professional development and undertaking further studies as identified as requirements for this position.

• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant specialty area or working towards

• In-depth knowledge of the Australian National Standards, relevant legislation and best practice

• Previous educator experience desirable

• Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and their impact on the delivery of care

Skills/Experience

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

• Ability to plan and organise a range of training opportunities  

• Desirable experience with policy writing and review together with analytical problem solving

• Demonstrated ability to lead, preceptor, mentor and motivate staff

• Computer literacy – experience with Learning Management Systems is desirable

• Advanced clinical skills within the field of cancer nursing

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

ABOUT MATER HOSPITAL
The Mater Hospital is regarded as one of Sydney’s premier private hospitals, located in North Sydney, with expertise in a range of areas including Maternity, Orthopaedics, Cardiology and Cancer care. Our goal is always to provide excellence in surgery, patient care and rehabilitation.

APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

Mater Hospital has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact

For further information about the position, please contact:

Hayley Hilliar
Nurse Unit Manager
hayley.hilliar@svha.org.au
02 9923 7255

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Review the following documents:

JR127447_Cancer Services Clinical Nurse Educator PD 2023.pdf

JR127447_Health Declaration Form.pdf

Contact Details:

Hayley Hilliar, Nurse Unit Manager - PRC, hayley.hilliar@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

Closing Date:

12 December 2023 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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