Clinical Nurse / Midwife Educator - Clinical Placements

2d2 days ago

Mercy Health Australia

Melbourne, AU · Part-time · A$95,000 – A$115,000

About this role

The Mercy Hospitals Victoria Learning Team is seeking a motivated and experienced nurse educator committed to providing quality education for nursing and midwifery clinical placements. You will work collaboratively with the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Education and Academic Partners to ensure a seamless delivery of placements at Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg.

As the Clinical Placement Coordinator, you will assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of learning activities across the organisation. This role is key in promoting excellence in professional practice through empowering nurses and midwives in the public health sector.

You will join a committed Learning Team that values a compassionate, flexible and positive approach. The team nurtures friendly, respectful relationships and contributes to a collaborative environment at a purpose-driven organisation with over 10,000 dedicated people.

This role offers the security and stability of a long-standing for-purpose organisation. You will have the opportunity to build on all that’s gone before, grow your impact, and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere while making a meaningful difference in people’s lives—and your career.

Requirements

Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
A compassionate, flexible and positive approach.
Ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with AHPRA.
Experience in clinical education or student placement coordination.
Current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Responsibilities

Provide quality focused education opportunities for nursing and midwifery clinical placements.
Work collaboratively with the Director and Assistant Directors of Nursing and Midwifery Education in the development, implementation and evaluation of learning activities across the organisation.
Coordinate with Academic Partners to ensure a seamless delivery of clinical placements within the health service.
Support clinical placement students and preceptors to promote excellence in professional practice.
Empower nurses and midwives through education to foster a positive learning environment.
Assist in orientation and ongoing support for new clinical placement students.
Participate in the continuous improvement of education programs.

Benefits

Permanent part-time role (24 hours per week) offering work-life balance.
Salary at RN 35 as per award.
Opportunity to work within a supportive Learning Team at Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg.
Security and stability of a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated people.
Chance to make a meaningful impact on nursing and midwifery education.
Acknowledgement and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures.