• Temporary part-time opportunity (January – December 2021) - 32 hours per fortnight
• Great career development opportunity
• Join our world class and innovation-led organisation today

About Clinical Education and Training

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 Western region. We comprise of an interprofessional team of clinical educators and support staff across allied health, nursing, midwifery, and medical disciplines, working together to develop clinicians who model excellent practice, challenge poor practice, and inspire others.

About the Nursery

The Special Care Nursery at Barwon Health is a Level 5 Neonatal Unit. It has capacity for up to 20 cots, and is staffed for 13 babies with the ability to increase as required. The nursery has recently undergone extensive upgrading and redeveloped. The facilities are fresh and vibrant and include 2 resuscitation rooms, respiratory support capability for up to 4 babies, a separate parent lounge and 2 overnight rooms. Neonatal care is provided to neonates 31 weeks onwards, with staffing 1:3 according to ratios.

About the role

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen with Barwon Health in Geelong. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate Clinical Nurse Educator for Special Care Nursery on a fixed term basis until December 2021.

As the Clinical Nurse Educator – Special Care Nursery you will:

• Develop and evaluate education programs, learning materials, resources and education opportunities for all learning needs and stages of clinical staff in Special Care Nursery.
• Collaborate with new and existing clinical staff to address specific areas of learning needs and opportunities, formulate individual learning plans, and encouraging the attendance of further skill development.
• Actively participate in clinical assessment of staff, certification of competencies, professional development, review of clinical guidelines, quality improvement & organisational accreditations.
• Implement a unique orientation program, specific to Special Care Nursery, and facilitate in collaboration with fellow Women’s & Children’s educators, University educators, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Associate Nurse Unit Mangers & Nurse Unit Managers.
• Foster the philosophy of evolving learning needs and development, via formal and informal education sessions and resource materials.
• Co-ordinate the clinical and theoretical component of the postgraduate nursing program affiliated with the collaborating university.
• Actively pursue opportunities and programs to advance own professional skills and knowledge, to promote standards of nursing care and clinical practice, in accordance to current, best and evidence based practice.

 About the culture

The Clinical Education and Training Unit offer 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. We aim to be recognised for excellence in learner engagement and teaching collaboration. We are all dedicated to supporting the organisation in achieving our vision of - By 2050, everyone in our community enjoys the best health and wellbeing in Victoria.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Access to employee wellness facility
• Salary packaging
• Social club

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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