About the role

The Clinical Nurse - Clinical Facilitator (CF) plans, implements and evaluates clinical learning opportunities at a ward/clinical unit/workplace level to support clinicians to provide evidence-based and contemporary patient-focused services. Clinical Facilitators develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clinicians and educators to enable education services to be available and accessible within the clinical setting.

This position has an initial work allocation within Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Service (NMERS). Major portfolios for this position include: coordination, orientation, and support for undergraduate and other clinical placements. This position has trainer responsibilities for patient handling, basic life support, venepuncture and cannulation as well as the implementation, review, and management of mandatory and requisite requirements as required.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrate clinical experience and contemporary knowledge relevant to this role.
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge in the assessment of clinical skills and positive feedback frameworks.
• Demonstrate advanced level of interpersonal and written communication skills to enable accurate, complete, and timely information transfer.
• Demonstrate ability to act as a professional role model in supporting the professional development of others; applying evidence and best practice to patient care, establishing, and maintaining relationships; and managing a range of tasks to support positive outcomes for the individual and workplace.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively within both clinical and education teams to meet service imperatives within designated timeframes and resource allocations

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16(PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus ) 

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.