Critical Care Nurse Educator
Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350
ICU Clinical Nurse Educator
Full Time | 12 mth Fixed term
QRED2 Educator Year 1 & 2 (YW4) or QRED3 Educator Year 3+ (YZ7) Plus Salary Packaging
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Intensive Care Nurse to join the Intensive Care team as the Clinical Nurse Educator.
In this role, you will coordinate, deliver and evaluate education programs that support staff development, specialty nursing practice and clinical excellence within the ICU. Working collaboratively with the ICU leadership team, Clinical Educators and Nursing & Midwifery teams, you will facilitate high-quality learning experiences that support nurses to deliver safe, evidence-based and person-centred care.
You will play a pivotal role in supporting learners to develop clinical competence, translate theory into practice and foster a positive clinical learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and deliver ICU education programs, learning activities and bedside teaching opportunities.
- Support postgraduate students, transition programs and specialty education pathways.
- Provide direct clinical supervision, coaching, feedback and competency assessment for learners.
- Monitor learner progress and achievement of learning objectives.
- Promote evidence-based practice, continuous quality improvement and compliance with NSQHS Standards.
- Collaborate with clinical leaders, educators and external partners while contributing to education projects, committees and professional development activities.
Skills & Experience
- Current AHPRA RN registration with extensive ICU experience.
- Critical Care qualification; education study or willingness.
- Experience supporting clinical learning and staff development.
- Strong leadership, communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of critical care standards and best practice.
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Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment and holidays
- Access to Fitness Passport membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
- Ongoing professional development and education opportunities
- Opportunity to contribute to the development of the future critical care workforce
Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Emily Walter or Phoebe Roberts, Nurse Unit Managers - Intensive Care Unit, for a confidential discussion.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please sign in through the Employee Login via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state's fastest growing inland city. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Ballarat has some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+ communities.
