Lecturer in Nursing

**Job no**:HRC0001813 & HRC0001814

**Category**:Academic Level B

**Base Salary**:$103,221 to $122,576 p.a. +17% superannuation

**Position**:2 x** **Continuing Full Time** **(fractional appointment can be negotiated)

**Location**: Newcastle (Callaghan) or Central Coast (Gosford) Campuses
- Lead contemporary teaching in the Bachelor of Nursing program.
- Make an impact rurally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
- Competitive salary, flexible working, 17% super and so much more

**Be challenged and imagine with us**

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to lead the delivery of teaching using a hybrid approach into the Bachelor of Nursing program and our online postgraduate program offerings. You will also contribute to growing the research profile of the nursing discipline at a local, national and international level.

The positions are advertised as Continuing Full Time however, a fractional appointment can be negotiated for the right person.

**How **our** role is different to others**
- Our role is of and for the region which provides many opportunities for teaching, research and engagement opportunities on which to build an academic career.
- The School is committed to ‘Excellence in Caring’ through its teaching, research and engagement in producing graduates who are leaders of the next generation of nurses. As a Lecturer in Nursing, we want you to be part of the leadership in making this commitment a reality.
- You will lead contemporary teaching in the Bachelor of Nursing program utilising a hybrid delivery approach and if aligned to our post graduate program offerings, using your expertise to support their online delivery.
- You are an inspirational, energetic and resilient leader who produces successful outcomes, you are a positive team player and have proven credibility within the higher education sector. You have the opportunity to play an active part in establishing a vibrant, enthusiastic, positive workplace environment which enables our students to thrive and delivery excellence in caring.
- The position has strong established links with academics and industry partners at the two SNM teaching campuses: Callaghan and Central Coast Clinical School in addition to the local connections with Hunter New England, Central Coast and Mid North Coast Local Health Districts plus a large number of aged care providers and other industry partners. There are also numerous opportunities for collaboration with research programs conducted through the University, the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and the Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute (CCCSRI).

**What’s in it for you**
- Contribute to producing the next generation of nurses for the region and beyond.
- Opportunity to be mentored by senior nurse leaders and develop your academic career leading to future success.
- Develop teaching excellence within a quality improvement cycle through immersion into a co-designed curriculum with an explicit indigenous focus and professional development opportunities.
- Access to rural health experiences alongside those of regional metropolitan.
- Strong links with academics and industry partners at the two School of Nursing and Midwifery teaching campuses: Callaghan (Newcastle) and Central Coast Clinical School (Gosford) in addition to local health services connections with Hunter New England, Central Coast and Mid North Coast Local Health Districts and other industry partners.
- Numerous opportunities for collaboration with research programs conducted through the University, the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and the Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute (CCCSRI).
- Making a difference in the lives of the people in the region, nationally and internationally through collaborative endeavours led by senior academics.

**How you will inspire us**

You will have:

- Commitment to and expertise in an area of nursing practice for eg. but not limited to simulation and professional skills; chronic illness and disability, palliative care; surgical nursing.
- A student focused approach is central to your teaching approach.
- Motivation to succeed as an academic.
- Drive for excellence in carrying out key duties of the role, teaching, research and administrative.
- Practice and/or scholarly expertise in an area of nursing for eg. but not limited to: simulation and professional skills; chronic illness and disability, palliative care; surgical nursing.

**About the school**
- Led by Professor Amanda Johnson
- Our Professors, are international and national leaders in nursing and support early and mid career academics to grow their research profile to achieve success.
- Looking ahead to create an exceptional student experience
- The School is committed to co-designing curricula reflective of current teaching and contemporary models of practice in nursing, alongside embedding indigenous health and digital technology.
- The School is committed to an ongoing fo