Nurse Educator (Clinical Facilitator), School of Nursing, IHNA
21/01/2025
19/02/2025
Fixed Term - Full Time
Heidelberg Campus, Melbourne VIC
Learning & Teaching
The Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA) is a premier educational institution in Australia, specializing in health and nursing education. IHNA offers a range of accredited courses and training programs designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the healthcare industry
Job Description
The Clinical Facilitator's main responsibility is to provide support and guidance to students during their clinical placements and practical training. They play a crucial role in connecting theoretical classroom learning with real-world patient care experiences. Moreover, the Clinical Facilitator ensures the smooth and timely execution of scheduled clinical facilitations in accordance with the annual plan and timetable. Their primary objective is to ensure students receive practical, hands-on training, develop essential clinical skills, and achieve competence in their field.
Your responsibilities may include:
Oversee and supervise nursing students during their clinical rotations in various healthcare settings and Offer guidance, support, and constructive feedback to enhance their learning experience
Evaluate feedbacks to ensure smooth delivery of the clinical Facilitation
Maintain awareness of the current industrial practices and regulatory requirements, and ensure that all activities, documents, and applications comply with the regulatory requirements
Desired Skills and Experience
Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Nursing
Minimum 2-years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
Current and unrestricted AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
Vocational competencies at least to the level of qualifications delivered or units of competencies or and any other requirements as stated in the relevant training package
1-year experience as a clinical facilitatoris highly desirable
Incumbent of this position is required to maintain the vocational currency and provide evidence of the same to Human Resources, throughout the period of their employment.
Please note successful candidates are required to have the following checks:
National Police Clearance (valid within the last 6 months) or willing to apply for one
Working with Children Check or willing to apply for one
All recruitment, selection and promotion decisions will be based on the best qualified and experienced candidate who can perform the genuine occupational requirements of this position. IHNA provides equal opportunity in employment to all suitably abled people without discrimination or harassment based on a personal characteristic protected under the Equal Opportunity Act. Applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community are encouraged to apply for the position.
