Nurse Educator (Clinical Facilitator), School of Nursing, IHNA

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About Role:

The Clinical Facilitator is responsible for supervising and supporting students during their clinical placements in alignment with the RTO standards and ASQA. This role ensures that students are provided with quality workplace-based learning that meets industry regulatory and accreditation requirements. The facilitator acts as a mentor bridging theory and practice while maintaining compliance with IHNAs policies procedures and regulatory frameworks.

The role contributes directly to student success and retention by creating a safe supportive and industry-relevant learning environment.

Job tasks and responsibilities

Nurse Educator leads academic delivery in the Diploma of Nursing program guiding student learning assessing assignments conducting simulated and clinical assessments and collaborating with students support staff and educators under the supervision of the Course Coordinator.

Your role may include:

• Supervise and mentor students during clinical placements providing coaching feedback and ensuring adherence to professional ethical and safety standards.
• Deliver and facilitate clinical training in line with the approved timetable Training Package requirements and adult learning principles while supporting diverse student needs.
• Monitor and support student progress against competency requirements maintain accurate placement documentation provide timely feedback on performance and escalate any concerns to the Course Coordinator.
• Ensure compliance with ASQA ANMAC AHPRA ESOS and other regulatory requirements while actively engaging in professional development audits and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with educators clinical sites and IHNA staff to deliver quality placement experiences uphold IHNAs values and contribute to student engagement and retention.

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree or higher qualification in Nursing
• Minimum 2-years experience as a Registered Nurse
• Current and unrestricted AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Incumbent of this position is required to maintain the vocational currency and provide evidence of the same to Human Resources throughout the period of their employment.

Please note successful candidates are required to have the following checks:

• National Police Clearance (valid within the last 6 months) or willing to apply for one
• Working with Children Check or willing to apply for one

Benefits:

• Professional Development and Further Education opportunities
• Employee Assistant Programme available for staff and students

All recruitment selection and promotion decisions will be based on the best qualified and experienced candidate who can perform the genuine occupational requirements of this position. IHNAprovides equal opportunity in employment to all suitably abled people without discrimination or harassment based on a personal characteristic protected under the Equal Opportunity Act. Applicants from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander communityare encouraged to apply for the position.