NURSE EDUCATOR

 

• Full Time Position- 3 Year Contract
• Supportive Team Learning Environment
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits

 
We are seeking a dynamic and engaging individual who is passionate about supporting staff training and development to join our supportive Learning and Development team. This is an exciting opportunity for either an experienced nurse educator or an experienced clinical nurse looking to transition to an educator role.
Based at our Corporate Services in Malvern, this role is responsible for supporting a designated portfolio of mecwacare’s Residential, Home Care and Disability services. Travel between designated mecwacare service locations will be required during working hours.

Reporting to the Manager Learning and Development, the Nurse Educator works collaboratively to develop and deliver outcomes focused learning for our diverse mix of nursing and care staff. With the Learning and Development team, this role will identify, develop and implement learning solutions and strategies in response to identified trends and learning needs, and adopt a problem-solving approach to overcome barriers and promote enablers to staff learning.
To apply for this role, it is essential you possess the following;

• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Allied Health Practitioner Regulatory Authority (AHPRA)
• Sound knowledge of current clinical practices
• Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Well-developed organisational skills and ability to work collaboratively, manage competing initiatives, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Current Victorian Driver’s License and willingness to travel between mecwacare sites as required
• Applicants with the following will be highly regarded
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in the planning, development, implementation, facilitation and evaluation of vocational education and training programs, using blended delivery models and adult learning principles

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation with a reputation for excellence. mecwacare has provided care to the Victorian community for over 58 years, offering residential aged care, home care packages, respite care, in-home support, community housing, community programs, disability and nursing services. We provide optimal choice for people of all ages, irrespective of financial, religious, cultural or lifestyle background. We care for more than 14,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highly-integrated service network operated by more than 1,600 employees and 350 volunteers.
 
mecwacare offers opportunities for professional development, with an ongoing learning culture and supportive team environment. If you pride yourself on your customer service skills and possess a genuine passion for Aged Care, we’d like to hear from you. All successful applicants will need to have and/or undergo a successful Police Check.
 
Enquiries to Maureen Walsh, Manager Learning and Development on 03 8573 4880
 
Applications Close: 9 am, Monday, 16 July 2018