Staff development Nurse – Innovation and Education

Overview

Staff development Nurse – Innovation and Education. East Metropolitan Health Service is seeking an organised and proactive professional who is passionate about delivering high quality education and contributing to an organisation that makes a real difference to the lives of people in our community.

We are seeking to appoint suitably experienced person(s) to the position of Staff Development Nurse – ED, ICU, Acute Medical Unit, Acute Surgical, Orthopaedic/Spinal, Trauma Unit, and Inpatient Mental Health. The Staff Development Nurse is responsible for education and training to support workforce development and, as part of the multidisciplinary team, plans, implements and evaluates orientation, education and training at the ward or unit level. This role facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care and works collaboratively to ensure service is delivered in accordance with health service policy and standards. The Staff Development Nurse practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate orientation, education and training at ward or unit level as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver high quality education and training to support workforce development and patient safety and quality of care.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure services are delivered in line with health service policy and standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• suitably experienced person(s) to the position and capable of delivering education in ED, ICU, Acute Medical Unit, Acute Surgical, Orthopaedic/Spinal, Trauma Unit, and Inpatient Mental Health.
• Experience designing, delivering and evaluating education and training in your area of specialty during the last 2 years.
• Experience managing staff who have not met learning milestones and/or require performance management.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and applying it to education planning.

What We Offer

• Options for flexible working, including working hours and generous leave provisions.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing, laptops, phones, general living expenses, including mortgage and rent).
• Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance.
• Eligibility for a Fitness Passport allowing access to multiple health and fitness facilities.
• Discounted Public Transport.

How to Apply

Applying is easy Provide a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position, a response to the questions below (maximum 2 single sided pages) and your curriculum vitae.

• An example which demonstrates your clinical knowledge and experience designing, delivering and evaluating education/training in your area of specialty during the last 2 years.
• An example which demonstrates your experience managing staff who have not met learning milestones and/or require performance management.
• Give an example of how you have incorporated your knowledge of clinical governance when planning education.
• An example of how you demonstrate EMHS values in your current clinical/education practice.

A formal written response to all the selection criteria in the JDF is not required and will not be reviewed.

For further information

For further job-related information, contact Melinda Jamieson at melinda.jamieson@health.wa.gov.au. Help in submitting your application: if you experience technical difficulties while applying online, contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Eligibility and Equality

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. EMHS is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal people and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WA Health also applies the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 to this position.

Other Conditions

WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Lodding is system generated; submissions after 4:00pm on 16/09/2025 will not be accepted.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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