The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

Description

EOI – Clinical Facilitator
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Sydney Campus

• Rewarding opportunity
• Friendly and collaborative environment
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the school

We have dedicated passionate staff, state-of-the-art simulation facilities and deliver quality education with a comprehensive, contemporary curriculum. We have a personalised approach to education and a strong pastoral care mission. Our School of Nursing and Midwifery is highly regarded by the nursing profession.
 
About the role

The School of Nursing and Midwifery located on the Darlinghurst Sydney Campus seeks expressions of interest from registered nurses to support the clinical education of Undergraduate student nurses on professional practice placement within the Bachelor of Nursing program (SYD campus).

The Clinical Facilitator will be responsible for undergraduate 1st, 2nd and 3rd year nursing students completing the professional practice units of study in a variety of healthcare settings, in various wards and specialties.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming and orientating the students to the specified facility.
• Acting as a professional role model.
• Opportunistic student learning and clinical teaching, linking theory to practice whilst in the clinical setting.
• Identifying learning needs and promoting skill development.
• Formal written evaluations and assessments of clinical skills as provided by the University.
• Providing feedback to students and the University through open communication.
• Available on a fulltime rotational roster throughout each professional practice cycle. Monday to Friday.
• Contactable by mobile phone and email.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with no notations and/or restrictions
• Minimum of five (5) years post-registration experience in a clinical setting
• Post graduate qualifications in an area of specialty
• Experience and involvement in the preceptorship/mentorship and supervision of nursing students/junior staff within a clinical setting.
  
  Desirable Criteria:
• Previous experience in facilitating and assessment of Undergraduate Nursing students in the clinical setting
• Post graduate qualifications in clinical education
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work autonomously when required.
• Committed work ethic
• Computer literacy
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skillsat
• Demonstrates a high level of pastoral care to students
• Knowledge of the registered nurse standards for practice
• Understands and Supports the Objects and the Catholic ethos of the University

How to apply

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

We are looking for clinical facilitators on an ongoing basis.

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.      

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Michelle De Leon, [email protected]

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.