Technical Officer (Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine)
Your organisational and technical skills are highly desired in this interesting and varied role that makes a difference to students and teachers.
Summary about this job
Laboratory & Technical Services
Company: Victoria University
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Part Time
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Phone: +61-7-3217-7437
Fax: +61-3-3432-7172
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Detail information about job Technical Officer (Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine). Terms and conditions vacancy
- Be part of a team facilitating the learning experience of our students
- Deliver technical support and advice to undergraduates and teaching staff
- Use your skills and experience in a vibrant tertiary education environment
HEW 5, $64,964 - $74,622 (pro rata) per annum plus 17% employer superannuation contribution. This is a part time (29.4 hours per week) continuing appointment.
- Be part of a team that takes pride in facilitating the learning experience for our diverse range of students
- Deliver high quality nursing, midwifery and paramedics technical support and advice to our undergraduate students and teaching staff.
- Use your skills and experience as an Enrolled or Registered Nurse in a busy and vibrant tertiary education environment.
About the Role
The overall purpose of the Technical Officer (Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine) is to be responsible for providing and applying specialised technical, procedural and experiential knowledge of health practices to a wide range of procedures and interrelated situations within the nursing, midwifery and paramedicine clinical laboratories and simulated learning environment. The position services both Higher Education and Victoria Polytechnic as required.
About the Person
You will be working in the Technical Services department at Victoria University. The department is a shared service providing support to the University Colleges and Victoria University Polytechnic (VU’s TAFE division). This role provides services into both sectors as required. Your experience and knowledge of the diverse areas within the nursing, midwifery and paramedics industries, along with your commitment to providing a positive student experience will assist you in delivering on Victoria University’s vision to empower a diverse community of students, to grow their capabilities and transform their lives.
Duties
Duties will include:
- Setting up and monitoring the clinical laboratory equipment, teaching models, stock and health care supplies, using prescribed lists and in a timely fashion, to ensure smooth running of all teaching activities, including the modification of the clinical learning laboratories and teaching space to meet specified requirements of a variety of teaching activities.
- Observing Occupational Health and Safety Regulations with regard to storage, maintenance and disposal of all equipment, chemicals and pharmaceutical products used in the laboratories and contributing to the development of Safe Operating Procedures for laboratory equipment.
Skills & Expertise
A full list of selection criteria is available in the Position Description
Applicants must be registered as a Registered or Enrolled Nurse or be eligible to be registered as such. You must have a proven ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate the operation of the clinical and technical requirements of simulated learning environments and skills practice sessions.
Benefits
- Salary sacrifice options
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Paid study leave
- On-site gym, parking and more!
How to apply:
For a Position Description and to submit an application please visit our website www.vu.edu.au/jobs
Applications must be submitted as a single document comprising;
- A cover letter
- Your CV
- Your responses to the selection criteria listed in the Position Description
Please note: Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.