Perioperative Clinical Educator

Job Description

Make a difference at one of Australia's leading health care providers Generous salary packaging benefits, ongoing professional development and supportive team environment An education role providing hands-on teaching, supervision, mentoring and supporting nurses in roles across the perioperative roles Scrub Scout experience is desirable About you Based at Calvary's Foundation Hospital, Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, this position is a Clinical Education role based in the Perioperative Department. It is offered as a 0.8 PT Level 3 Clinical Manager. The Clinical Educator Periop is responsible for educating the Periop team to deliver safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment. In collaboration with the Perioperative Leadership team, the Periop Clinical Educator leads and supports the periop teams in actively providing necessary learning opportunities for staff using a variety of teaching strategies. This role will support the development and delivery of mandatory training and orientation as well as developing and advancing the skills of experienced teams. Key Responsibilities Planning and implementation of education programs to develop staff and build workforce capacity Supporting nursing staff with shoulder-to-shoulder education Delivery of induction to the Department for new staff Support new Graduates in collaboration with the graduate coordinator Mandatory training and competency assessments for core skills in keeping with Calvary and NSQHS standards What you bring AHPRA Registration Minimum 3 years postgraduate clinical experience in a Perioperative space, scrub scout experience is preferred Evidence of leadership skills, with a positive 'Can Do' attitude Ability to deliver creative, innovative and flexible education Demonstrated high levels of communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission-based organisation Post Graduate Qualification in Perioperative Nursing Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or university education qualification or working towards ARC ALS Instructor is preferred. For further information please contact Monica Dillon, Deputy Director Clinical Services - Procedural Areas on 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. Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella. Only applicants with a valid right to work in Australia will be considered. Please note we are unable to accept emailed applications or resumes and phone calls from recruitment agencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr