Clinical Facilitator

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville are currently seeking a Clinical Facilitator to join our Mater Clinical Education team. This position is vital in supporting our clinical team, where you will be directly providing educational support to our Orthopaedics, Surgical, Peadiatrics and Sleep Studies teams. This presents an exhilarating opportunity to join our dynamic team and become a catalyst for change, driving impactful continuous improvement and implementation across our clinical educational programs and services in Townsville.

This successful applicant will receive a 7-month fixed term maternity leave contract, where you will work 20 hours a week. This role offers work life balance and flexibility with standard business hours Monday – Friday

Salary range: $54.21 - $58.08 (RN level 2) per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

This role will work as part of the Mater Clinical Education team to support education programs and services.

• Support the professional development of the nursing team, be a mentoring for junior staff, new grads and our quickly growing workforce.
• Ensure education delivery meets operational service delivery imperatives and timeframes to result in positive outcomes for staff and patients which is measured through 360-degree feedback.
• Commitment to education and delivering safe, quality, evidence-based patient care.
• In collaboration with the Education Co-Ordinator and the senior clinical staff, design, deliver and evaluate workplace / unit specific orientation and onboarding programs for all staff.
• Plan, develop, implement and evaluate education activities and resources to maintain currency and alignment with education best practice, methodologies, and technology which meets various preferred learning styles, maximise individual and team capability, is resource efficient, and supports positive returns on investment.

About you

• Current and unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Professional Registration Authority (AHPRA)
• Minimum 2years recent experience working as a Clinical Nurse or Registered Nurse
• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or postgraduate qualification in education, or willingness to work towards achieving (desirable not essential)
• Demonstrated experience in clinical facilitation and education
• High level communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Strong focus on professional self-development and that of others
• Confidence in themselves and their decisions, strong leadership skills, and the ability to comfortably engage in difficult conversations.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national businesses/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking

Applications close on Friday 4^th October 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.