Nurse Educator/Teacher Grade 4B - Spinal

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 communitybased services.

Permanent Position

Parttime (minimum 64 hours per fortnight) or up to fulltime (80 hours per fortnight)

Educator (Major) RN35 Classification

Based at Caulfield Hospital

Enjoy a range of staff benefits

The Department

The NursingEducation Departmentis committedtoproviding excellencein educationfor all nurses. Our overall goalis to actas asupport andresourceto NursingServices throughtheprovision of educational activities that support enrolled undergraduate registeredand postgraduatenursestoprovideoutstandingnursing careand service. Inthisdynamic environment we areconstantly exploringnewapproaches toeducation and relationships that will enhanceNursingServices continuous serviceimprovement and development and meet organisational priorities.

Alfred Healths nontraumatic spinal cord Service is a specialised Statewide interdisciplinary clinical service for adults with nontraumatic 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 indepth 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 wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

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
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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 departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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