Clinical Facilitator

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for education to join our team as a Clinical Facilitator (CF). This unique role focuses on bedside teaching, supervision, and assessment of Year 4 and 5 MD students during their surgical rotation placements.

As the Clinical Facilitator for the Bond Medical students, you will play a vital part in bridging the gap between theory and practice, guiding students in developing the skills, confidence, and professionalism required for their transition into clinical practice and future internship.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective supervision through coaching, role-modelling, debriefing, and feedback.
• Support students in developing clinical skills, reasoning, communication, and patient-centred care.
• Facilitate learning opportunities with patients and promote peer-to-peer learning.
• Contribute to students' work-based assessments and clinical handover practice.
• Prepare students for ward-based responsibilities including documentation, teamwork, procedural skills, and family communication.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with students, clinical supervisors, Bond faculty, and hospital staff.
• Engage in professional development to enhance teaching and supervision skills.
• Support evaluation of the CF program and contribute to educational innovation.
• Promote cultural awareness and sensitivity in all students and staff interactions.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years' post-registration clinical experience, including surgical ward experience.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, support, and assess students in a clinical setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant Nursing Specialty, Nursing Education, or Certificate IV in Training & Assessment.
• Completion of a Preceptorship Program.
• Previous experience as a preceptor, clinical educator, or facilitator.
• Experience facilitating group discussions and clinical teaching in higher education or hospital environments.
• Evidence of contribution to educational innovation, assessment development, or research in clinical education.

What's in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
• Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Remuneration: An hourly rate $ superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (QLD Registered Nurse - Level 2 Year 4).

About Us

John Flynn Private Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care and is a 354-bed acute care hospital with a 24-hour emergency department comprehensive cardiac services. Ramsay is a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of 'People Caring for People' since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide aNational Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications should include a brief cover letter, CV and 2 current work-related referees.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Eleanor Bury at

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