Educator, Traineeships Health and Clinical Services

• Provide direct clinical supervision education training mentoring and support to clinical staff to ensure credentialing requirements and annual assessments are met and accurately recorded.
• Apply adult learning principles and diverse educational approaches to build staff capability while respecting the dignity culture values beliefs and rights of individuals and communities.
• Deliver direct clinical care when required for education purposes or in emergency circumstances.
• Design and deliver education programs aligned with VET competency standards and AQTF requirements including clear learning outcomes and assessment criteria.
• Ensure all training programs and materials are culturally safe appropriate and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and community.

• Contribute to a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to health care through effective liaison with General Practitioners Aboriginal Health Workers Allied Health professionals and external health service providers.
• Work in consultation with management educators and key stakeholders to identify learning needs and design education programs that respond to staff capability gaps and operational and strategic priorities.
• Attend relevant meetings forums and education programs to ensure current research evidence-based practice and contemporary treatment models are integrated into MDAS services.

• Provide leadership and professional role modelling in collaboration with the Practice Nurse Clinical Coordinator Health Manager and broader leadership team.
• Participate in research and continuous quality improvement activities to strengthen clinical knowledge and practice across MDAS.
• Escalate concerns through appropriate reporting channels where client or family safety may be at risk.
• Contribute to the development review and implementation of policies and procedures ensuring continuous improvement and the consistent application of culturally safe practice.

• Demonstrate respect for the historical and contemporary cultures of Aboriginal people and recognise their enduring connection to Country.
• Comply with all relevant quality risk management occupational health and safety legislation policies and procedures.
• Actively promote and embed cultural safety across clinical settings and ensure compliance with VET and clinical governance standards.
• Monitor and continuously improve the quality and safety of care and services.
• Support internal and external audit activities related to clinical governance cultural safety and VET compliance.

• Demonstrated minimum of three years experience in providing clinical teaching and education within a health setting using adult learning principles.

• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to maintaining clinical competence as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

• Proven ability to communicate and liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders including Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

• Strong interpersonal skills excellent written and verbal communication abilities and advanced computer literacy to develop and deliver education programs.

• Demonstrated commitment to culturally inclusive practice with an ability to engage learn and adapt service delivery to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people.

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or willingness to obtain.
• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse or Aboriginal Health Practitioner.

• Current Australian Drivers Licence.
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination and required boosters or a valid medical exemption.

MDAS is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children. Employment is subject to satisfactory screening checks prior to commencement.