blood transfusion trainer

Job Title: Blood Transfusion Clinical Nurse Educator

About Bass Coast Health

Bass Coast Health (BCH) is the sub-regional health service for the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Shires, with sites at Wonthaggi, Cowes, San Remo.

In order to support our rapidly growing population, we're growing our services and the complexity of our organisation. This includes adding a new $115 million hospital expansion and renovated facilities to ensure we meet the increasing health care needs of our region.

Position Summary

We are seeking applications from nurses passionate about facilitating access to learning and development surrounding the safe and approproate use of blood and blood products. The Blood Transfusion Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of educational initiatives related to blood management. This educator will identify workforce learning needs, craft tailored learning plans and coordinate development opportunities. These may include organising in-service sessions, facilitating study days, conducting thorough needs analyses, identifying avenues for professional growth and development opportunities and providing Learning and Development representation during times of service development.

MANDATORY:

• Registered Nurse holding current registration with NMBA
• Demonstrated experience in acute area of nursing
• Evidence of recent clinical experience.
• Previous experience in support and development of staff
• Evidence of active participation in continuing education and self-development activities.
• A valid Police Check and WWCC

DESIRABLE:

• Highly desired - post-graduate qualifications in area of clinical expertise or education
• Ability to participate in the performance improvement process.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality and safety improvement principles
• Effective communication
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to the principles evidence-based practice
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to perform as a sole practitioner.
• Self-directed.

What's in it for you

BCH is in a significant growth phase, creating an exciting environment for staff to develop their careers while simultaneously having a direct impact on regional communities.

BCH staff also enjoy the following perks:

• A culture which supports your wellbeing and personal growth
• Salary packaging, including novated leasing
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Flexible work options and work life balance
• Study support
• A coastal lifestyle in the beautiful Bass Coast region

For further information please contact Mandie Heffernan - Manager Learning and Development at or or contact Human Resources via email

As a Child Safe organisation, Bass Coast Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

Bass Coast Health celebrates and supports our employees and community and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. BCH welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as LGBTIQ+ and people with disability.

Bass Coast Health is a smoke free organisation