Nurse Educator/teacher Grade 4b

**Alfred Health**

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

**Permanent Position**

**Part-time (minimum 64 hours per fortnight), or up to full-time (80 hours per fortnight)**

**Educator (Major) RN35 Classification**

**Based at Caulfield Hospital**

**Enjoy a range of staff benefits**

**The Department**

The Nursing Education Department is committed to providing excellence in education for all nurses. Our overall goal is to act as a support and resource to Nursing Services through the provision of educational activities that support enrolled, undergraduate, registered and postgraduate nurses to provide outstanding nursing care and service. In this dynamic environment, we are constantly exploring new approaches to education and relationships that will enhance Nursing Services' continuous service improvement and development, and meet organisational priorities.

Alfred Health’s non-traumatic spinal cord Service is a specialised State-wide, interdisciplinary clinical service for adults with non-traumatic spinal cord damage provided at Caulfield Hospital. It consists of allied health, medical and nursing professionals with specific knowledge to provide best practice care to this complex patient cohort.

**The Position Summary**

Nurse Educators (NE) are leaders within nursing and education. As members of the Nursing Education team, they role model the values of Nursing Services by exemplifying and promoting excellence in practice and fostering an environment of inquiry and continuous learning. As a recognised resource for staff, the NE assists clinical nurses to achieve optimal outcomes in patient care delivery. Acting as a role model for professional practice, this position is responsible for anticipating and responding to the developmental needs of the nurse and the clinical environment, collaborating with the numerous stakeholders to implement programs that further equip the nurse to respond to the increasingly complex needs of patients.

The Spinal Nurse Educator will provide the expert support and clinical guidance across the continuum from acute, subacute and community. They will lead/contribute to the curriculum development and implementation.

**Skills and Qualifications Required**
- Currently registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
- A postgraduate certificate (at minimum) in education and working towards a Master of Nursing or Education
- Previous experience in an education or education support role
- Demonstrated extensive relevant clinical knowledge/experience in spinal, spinal rehabilitation, or an experienced rehabilitation nurse in a clinical leadership role
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of nursing scope of practice and supervision/delegation

**Staff Benefits**
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
- Access to health and well-being incentives
- Discounted health insurance

**If you are interested in this position or would like any further details, please contact**:
**Brianna Wilson** - Education Coordinator, Home Acute and Community, Speciality Medicine & Infectious Disease

**Jacqui Morarty** - Deputy Director, Operations - Rehabilitation
0429 688 275

**Applications close Sunday, 18th May 2025**

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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