Clinical Educator

Clinical Educator at St John of God Murdoch Hospital plays a critical role in the professional development of all caregivers. The role collaborates with the L&D Coordinator, department managers and caregivers to deliver, implement, assess and evaluate Learning and Development programs (including Graduate Programs) in the Endoscopy department.

• Support and provide guidance to caregivers (including graduates) to meet individual learning and development goals and achieve departmental objectives
• In collaboration with the caregiver's manager, address learning gaps and support performance development goals and plans
• Collaborate with Department Managers, other learning and development caregivers and key stakeholders to support local learning and development activities
• Promote an interprofessional approach to learning, fostering a positive and inclusive workplace learning environment
• Support the use of standardised tools, frameworks and guidelines to deliver, assess and evaluate learning activities
• Identify individual, local and organisational learning needs through a learning needs analysis process in collaboration with the L&D Coordinator
• Use adult learning principles when facilitating learning activities
• Provide mentoring, coaching and experiential learning support to caregivers and assist other team members to undertake the same
• As directed by the L&D Coordinator, use the Learning Management System to create learning events and record completions to meet professional development, local hospital/service and organisational compliance and risk requirements
• Support the planning, onboarding, delivery and evaluation of the Pathways to Practice Graduate Programs and Pathway to Speciality Programs in collaboration with the L&D Coordinator and key stakeholders

• Well-developed time management and organisational skills, effective conflict resolution, negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Experience applying adult learning principles to motivate and support caregivers to develop professionally
• Strong interpersonal, communication, mentoring and coaching abilities to engage with a diverse workforce for small group teaching and presentations
• Current registration as a Health Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with ongoing professional development (CPD record/Professional Practice Portfolio)
• Knowledge of quality improvement and relevant accreditation and licensing processes; familiarity with learning and development programs that promote quality service delivery and safety
• Experience with Learning Management Systems and MS Office
• A qualification in, or progression towards, a post graduate certificate, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or other formal education/training development; recent experience as an educator, preceptor or supervisor in a healthcare environment is highly regarded

Above all, patient care is at the core of every action, in line with our Mission and Values.

• Salary: $104,903 to $110,954, plus 12% superannuation
• A permanent part-time position, 14 hours per week
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on benefits such as mortgage, rent, meals, entertainment, holiday accommodation and other living expenses, plus options to package benefits above the FBT cap (e.g., novated leasing, work-related expenses, self-education and additional superannuation)
• Flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs for work-life balance
• Gym membership and wellbeing benefits via Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Employee discount on St John of God Health Care services and private health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development opportunities
• Travel Green allowance; eligible for up to $1,500 per year for eco-friendly commuting

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) demonstrating how you meet the position requirements. For enquiries contact Jacinta Bonanno, Learning and Development Coordinator, on (08) 9438 9581.