Position Details


Reference Number 153751
Position Title Clinical Facilitator - Nursing
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Temporary Full Time
Program Chief Nursing Officer
Location University Hospital Geelong
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 320
Position Summary
  • Temporary (until Dec 2018) full time or job share positions available in a supportive team
  • Be part of a team that supports and develops the nurses of the future
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team that embraces initiative and encourages continuing professional development 

About the facility 

Barwon Health serves a geographically dispersed population through two major sites with 1016 beds and over 21 community sites stretching from Geelong to Torquay, Anglesea and Lorne. Take advantage of the benefits that come with working in a progressive health service.

The Clinical Education and Training Unit leads an integrated approach to clinical education and training, helping Barwon Health to achieve its education goals by delivering, supporting and promoting coordinated, quality education and training across health care roles in Barwon Health and the Barwon South West region. This dynamic unit is committed to the delivery of superior education, training and/or workforce development through high-quality clinical learning environments.

About the role 

Do you enjoy supporting student nurses to reach their potential? Then this is the opportunity for you. Clinical Education and Training are seeking experienced Registered nurses to join the undergraduate Clinical Facilitation team on a temporary basis either fulltime or in a job share capacity. As a Clinical Facilitator you will work with enrolled and registered nursing students, preceptors and ward staff to create an environment that supports, promotes and enhances the learning experience. You will work closely with the Clinical Placement Coordinator and Education Provider staff, enhancing relationships and the models of clinical placement offered.

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills are essential for the role along with the ability to assess, plan, implement strategies and evaluate individual student learning needs. you will demonstrate extensive experience in a clinical area and a commitment to education.

To be considered for this role it is essential that you are able to attend our assessment centre that will be held on Friday 20th April. 

About the culture

The Clinical Education and Training Unit offers a supportive and collaborative interdisciplinary team environment, and a diverse and challenging work program that integrates the health sector and the education sector. We are committed to developing clinicians who lead in their practice and engage in career-long teaching and learning.

Barwon Health staff benefits

At Barwon Health we celebrate and harness diversity, and consider it a competitive advantage. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply. Our organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all our consumers including children and appropriate rigorous reference and background checks will be undertaken. Barwon Health is proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Recruitment agencies should note that Barwon Health does not accept agency resumes. Barwon Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Desirable: Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (TAE40110) or working towards this (including upgrading of older qualification)
Desirable: Extensive experience in the clinical setting
Desirable: Experience working with and supporting students or new learners in the clinical setting
Desirable: Post graduate qualification or working towards such a qualification in education or a clinical area.
Contact Person Sara Jayne Davies 
Contact Person Job Title Clinical Placement Coordinator 
Contact Number (03) 4215 3271 
Closing Date 06/04/2018
Position Description
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Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.