Clinical Nurse Facilitator - Entry to Acute Care Program (EACP)

• The program is for the duration of 6 weeks, facilitating a supportive environment to transition Nurses into acute care
• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About the Unit

Level 3 is an acute 33 bed Surgical/Medical ward specialising in General, Bariatric, Urological, Gynaecological, Plastics/Reconstructive, and Colorectal Surgery as well as 14 Medical Beds. There is also a 4 bed Higher Observation Unit attached to the ward. Level 3 offers a wide range of learning opportunities within a supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to facilitate nurses in transitioning into the acute Hospital setting.

About the Role:

The clinical nurse facilitator will provide education and support to four new staff members transitioning from sub-acute nursing to acute nursing through an Entry to Acute Care Program (EACP). This program will run for 6 weeks, during which the Clinical Facilitator will provide supernumerary support to the EACP members to fast track their transition into acute care. The Clinical Nurse Facilitator will work in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager/s to support the EACP members. 

What you bring 

• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience
• AHPRA Registration
• Ability to work unsupervised, proficiently and in an organised manner during periods of high demand and activity
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated communication, interpersonal skills and customer service skills
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
• Able to facilitate education in a variety of settings i.e. individual, group or simulation. 

For further information please contact Lauren Fox, Deputy Director of Clinical Services on 0409478819   

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.