Position Title: Nurse Educator – Mental Health
Employment Type: Maximum Term Part Time
Hours per week: 24 hours +
Position Grade: Nurse Educator Grade 2 Year1/2
Salary: $128,030.56 - $130,582.90 base salary per annum (Pro Rata)
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017
Department Name: Nursing Education & Development Centre, Darlinghurst Campus
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Come and work for one of the largest inner-city hospitals in Sydney. Servicing a wide variety of patients from across the CBD and Eastern Suburbs; including providing care to trauma, medical, surgical, and mental health & drug and alcohol adult patients.
Based in Darlinghurst surrounded not only by our community we have great public transport links, food from all around the world and a village like community spirit in the heart of the city.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
- Work/Life balance due to regular Monday – Friday
- Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
- Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
- Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
- Employee Assistance Program
About the role:
Come join our dynamic team of Nurse Educators in the Nursing Education & Development Centre at St Vincent's Hospital Sydney. We are a small team of six Nurse Educators who work closely with the Nurse Managers, NUM’s and CNE’s on the wards.
You will be responsible for looking after the post graduate course in Mental Health including promoting, recruiting and educating and evaluation the course. You are the resource person for the nurses who are enrolled, the go to person for everyone. Participation in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for the clinical service is expected including developing and maintaining key internal and external relationships with stakeholders.
You are responsible for assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of Mental Health education programs to ensure they meet the needs of staff working within clinical areas. The role will ensure evidence-based practice principles have been utilised in the development of mental health curriculum, programs, policies and procedures within the clinical environment and broader organisation.
At times you might be redirected to assist and collaborate with other programs as directed by the Nurse Manager for Education and also will receive that support in return.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
You could be a skilled, energetic Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse Educator who is passionate about person-centred mental health care and nursing education.
You have extensive experience in developing, delivering, and evaluating education programs and a desire to teach at a postgraduate level. A natural born connector with the ability to nurture with focus. An eye on continuous improvement and an investment in achieving the best in class.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered, you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries
2. Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency
3. Relevant post-graduate education qualifications or relevant post- graduate clinical qualifications with a Cert IV in Training and Assessment (or working towards)
4. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate education programs
5. Demonstrated knowledge of innovative educational strategies, tools and approaches including e-learning
6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team and demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
7. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system
8. Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a nurse educator
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Applications close 24th September 2024
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