Clinical Nurse Educator
Job No:
60336
Location:
Port Macquarie, NSW
- Outstanding opportunity to work for the largest aged care provider in the Port Macquarie region
- Excellent hands-on clinical nursing educator role
- Attractive remuneration package including salary packaging
- Enjoy the spectacular Port Macquarie coastal lifestyle
About the Organisation
Catholic Care of the Aged (CCA) Port Macquarie is the largest Aged Care Provider in the Port Macquarie Region. This highly regarded organisation is part of St Agnes' Parish Port Macquarie, a not for profit organisation offering services across a number of sectors including; Aged Care, Child Care, Welfare and Education. St Agnes' Parish currently employ in excess of 1000 staff with approximately 400 staff represented in CCA.
CCA consists of 2 Retirement Villages, 111 Community Care Packages and over 300 low and high care residential beds across multiple sites. Deeply embedded in the ethos of the organisation is their commitment to person centred care and an authentic commitment to Christian faith.
About life in Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie is located midway between Sydney and Brisbane on the Mid North Coast, and it is well known for its glorious beaches, inland waterways and rainforests. Port Macquarie is a major tourist and service destination with a population of over 70,000.
The area is extremely well serviced with schools, shops, sporting facilities, transport and other infrastructure. If you love beaches, surfing, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities, Port Macquarie is the perfect place for you.
About the Opportunity
CCA has a fulfilling opportunity for a full-time Clinical Nurse Educator to join their Aged Care Management Team in Port Macquarie, NSW.
Reporting directly to the Director of Care, you'll be responsible for meeting the learning and development needs of nursing care staff through the delivery and evaluation of contemporary, evidence-based education and training in accordance with CCA's vision, mission, code of conduct, and person centered philosophy. This position will also involve coordinating Infection Control across CCA's entities.
More specifically, your areas of responsibility will include (but will not be limited to)
- Clinical practice, education and innovation;
- Educational program delivery and evaluation;
- Staff orientation, training and clinical competency assessment;
- Infection control;
- Quality assurance;
- Workplace Health & Safety; and
- Professional development.
The successful candidate will be a Registered Nurse with demonstrated experience in delivering and coordinating clinical education and training programs for Registered, Enrolled and Student nurses. You'll be registered with AHPRA and hold (or be working towards) a nursing education qualification. A certificate IV in Workplace training is also essential, as is the completion of Advanced Life Support (ALS).
This is a hands-on educator role involving a high degree of clinical involvement. Applicants therefore must have extensive clinical nursing experience and ability in the Aged Care sector along with a thorough understanding of Aged Care accreditation and legislation. Knowledge of the National Infection Control Guidelines and medico-legal issues as they relate to infection control is also a requirement.
CCA is seeking applications from results-oriented educators with excellent teaching and facilitation skills within a health care environment, including knowledge of competency attainment and assessment. You'll lead by example, and utilise your high level interpersonal, communication and listening skills to develop strong working relationships and encourage, motivate and develop staff. A calm and flexible attitude, as well as the ability to adapt well to changing circumstances is essential.
You'll have a genuine passion for the aged care sector and embody the values of compassion, commitment, respect and dignity in your work. Sensitivity and empathy towards older people is a must. Importantly, you will have a willingness to work in harmony with the values and principles of the Catholic Church as you actively promote CCA's Vision, Mission, Philosophy and Strategic Plan.
Post graduate qualifications in aged care and/or education will be highly regarded, as will membership and participation within a relevant professional organisation.
A current Driver's Licence and National Criminal History Record clearance are essential to be considered.
About the Benefits
This is an outstanding and rare opportunity to join a highly respected aged care provider. You will enjoy significant levels of autonomy and will be encouraged to exercise your initiative.
If you've been looking for a highly rewarding leadership role, look no further. You will be living in spectacular Port Macquarie and will go home every night knowing that your work has made a significant impact within this beautiful coastal community.
The successful applicant will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package including salary packaging.
In addition you will benefit from the ongoing support from your senior management team and be a part of the Leadership Team of this large, nationally renowned not-for-profit organisation.
About CCA's Person Centred Care Philosophy
CCA has adopted a person centred philosophy to reflect the organisation's Vision and Mission which means that ALL care recipients, stakeholders and staff are respected as individuals. This philosophy is based on a solid understanding that care offered is the best evidence based care available. CCA is committed to ensuring people feel loved, wanted and valued and their time with CCA is embraced with the dignity and security which comes from knowing that life holds opportunities for growth, the ability to determine their own life decisions, for making a contribution and for continuing personal commitments to family, friends and new acquaintances. Quality of care is reflected in allowing each individual the space in which the person’s own unique vision of life can be allowed to flourish.
Please note that the successful candidate will need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and have the right to work in Australia.