Clinical Nurse Educator - Intensive Care Unit

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, Gateshead

• Permanent part time position 16 hr/week: Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance!
• We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our dynamic unit to be a Clinical Nurse Educator supervising and coordinating educational activities within the Intensive care unit.

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for aspects of educational and quality activities within the unit and the delivery of training for all staff (Registered Nurses, Novice ICU nurses & New Graduate Registered Nurses) as needed.

Overall, the Clinical Nurse Educator role provides a unique opportunity to provide clinical and professional support to the Nurse Unit Manager, nursing staff, visiting students and medical team.

About you

Essential Criteria:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 5yrs experience in Intensive Care Nursing
• Experience as a Team Leader
• Proven presentation and teaching skills in individual, small and large group settings
• Knowledge of Quality / Continuous improvement processes and commitment to the achievement of excellence
• Commitment and positive attitude towards learning and professional development
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including advanced communication skills.
• Hold or working towards a Graduate Certificate or similar in Intensive Care Nursing.

Desirable Criteria

• Advanced Life Support certification
• Previous policy writing experience.
• Cert IV Training & Assessment (TAE40116) or working towards
• Strong computer skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 
• Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

About the Organisation

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is a 187-bed acute Advanced Surgical and Medical Hospital situated on the Pacific Highway at Gateshead, 15 kms south of the Newcastle CBD. The hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care Limited, the largest operator of private hospitals in Australia.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Julia Schouten, Nurse Unit Manager via email at schoutenj@ramsayhealth.com.au

Application Close: 25 September 2024