Clinical Educator - Aged Care

Job Description

Permanent Part Time – 64 hours per fortnight An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning and Development Unit at West Gippsland Healthcare Group in the role of Clinical Educator in Aged Care (Andrews House). This is a Permanent part-time position at 0.8 EFT. Reporting to the Learning and Development Manager, you will work within a motivated and dedicated team that provides support to the organisation over a wide range of education and development services, including but not limited to, in-service education, development and delivery of training programs, competency assessments, supervision of student placements and staff development education. We are seeking expressions of interest from motivated, experienced and enthusiastic people with a passion for learning and development to work collaboratively in providing high-quality learning opportunities, using a range of modalities that support and enable participants to practice as safe, confident and accountable professionals. This stimulating role would suit an experienced nurse who has clinical expertise in Aged Care Nursing and a sound understanding of the principles of Quality Improvement and ACQS (Aged Care Quality Standards). They need to be flexible, solutions-focused, committed to quality, willing to accept a challenge and enjoy working within a team that is dedicated to providing great service to their client group. Our preferred candidate will have: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia. Minimum of 5 years of extensive post-registration clinical experience in the area of Aged Care with a demonstrated knowledge of competency/skills requirements for staff to achieve quality clinical care. Relevant postgraduate clinical or educational qualifications and/or current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or willingness to work toward the certification. Demonstrated experience as a preceptor/mentor/coach with the proven ability to use contemporary education and teaching methods to develop and motivate staff toward a learning culture. Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate education and learning activities to meet individual learning needs, using adult learning principles and current best practice models. Sound understanding of the principles of Quality Improvement and ACQS (Aged Care Quality Standards). The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous: Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Experience in Manad, MedSig and similar electronic systems. Other qualifications/experience in Gerontology or related fields. About our organisation The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer-focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 47,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. This position is based at Andrews House Aged Care Facility in Trafalgar , located 45 minutes from Pakenham with a stress-free commute along the freeway and a short 5-minute walk from the Trafalgar Train Station. Andrews House is supported by numerous volunteers and has access to a variety of allied health professionals. You won’t find a friendlier, and welcoming team than the team at Andrews House! We care for our community because we are the community! So get your CV ready and come and join us here at West Gippsland Health. At West Gippsland Healthcare Group, we take pride in our commitment to fostering diversity and equality within our team. We warmly welcome applications from every corner of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, those from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTI community, and those with first-hand experience of living with a disability. Your unique perspective and background are valuable to us, and we look forward to your application. West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include: Flexible working arrangements Access to employee assistance program Salary packaging Free Parking Working with us All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance/NDIS worker screening clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments. Further details and how to apply Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications must be submitted via seek.com.au and must include a current CV, a response to the selection criteria (Key Competencies) and a cover letter. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Jerin Jose, Learning and Development Manager on 03 5623 0832. Applications for this position close on Sunday 16th of February 2025. As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability. As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr