Clinical Nurse Educator - Rehabilitation and Mental Health

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

In this clinical nurse educator role, based at Epworth Richmond, you will be responsible for facilitating workplace learning through clinical teaching, supervision, assessment, and support for all staff. This includes supporting learners within the following programs: Graduate and Specialty programs, to assist learners in meeting the academic and/or clinical objectives required in their programs.

You will be part of the Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health Education team and report to the Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health Education Manager. This opportunity is on a fixed-term, part-time basis. Epworth Richmond Rehabilitation consists of two rehabilitation wards: one specialising in orthopaedic, pain and complex neurology rehabilitation, and the other specialising in acquired and traumatic brain injury​ rehabilitation.

To be successful in this role…
You will drive quality and safety within the hospital through education, training, workshops, seminars, and clinical support to aid staff development to improve patient outcomes.

You will have:

• A minimum of four years’ experience in rehabilitation or acute care nursing.
• Previous education / facilitation experience is desirable, though not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work strongly with dynamic and diverse teams.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Highly developed communication & interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and achieve outcomes.
• High level of self-motivation, accountability, and ability to work within agreed parameters.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced registered nurse looking to progress and develop their career journey in clinical education and training.

Position Description      Inherent Requirements

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health
Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.

• Relevant Postgraduate qualification (or working towards).
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth HealthCare offers our employees salary packaging benefits of $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus an optional $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance.
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

We will review applications as we receive them.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 and / or Influenza vaccinations, including where this is recommended or required by public health authorities, and including booster vaccinations doses.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.