• Join a diverse and innovative team culture
• Support our dedicated client care team to make a difference in people's lives

about us

Maxlife Care are a provider of premium disability and aged care services whose purpose is to be a quality NDIS, disability and aged care provider in Australia.

We are led by a team of dedicated doctors and have an experienced team of support workers and nurses. Our team partners with clients to provide quality, caring and personalised services aimed to meet their complex care needs.

Our vision is to be a dynamic, innovative and creative industry leader providing premium quality complex care disability service, through effective engagement by a dedicated professional team.

This is achieved by living out our core values of Being and belonging, Quality, Integrity, Innovation, Empathy and Diversity.

Role purpose

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) leads continuing professional development education for Maxlife Care clinical and non-clinical staff and works collaboratively with Chief Medical Officer, Head of Operations, Head of Clinical Care, DACD and the Clinical team to ensure the success of education programmes and activities in Maxlife Care (MLC) Organisation.

The Nurse Educator plays a critical role in the professional development of direct care workers, nurses, and registered nurses by maintaining and advancing nursing practice, complex care skills and building the clinical competence of staff thereby ensuring safe and effective care delivery.

This role partners with the Quality and Risk Leadership Team and Clinical Team to support our commitment to high level clinical education and training.

Our benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Attractive and Competitive Pay Rates (SCHADS Award)
• Diverse, dynamic and innovative team culture

In this role you will

• Contribute to the development and implementation of orientation / ongoing development for our client care team and our MLC Clinical Governance Framework.
• Contribute to the development and management of an education and training needs analysis for all clinical care staff on an annual basis - Specialist and Complex Disability Care, Chronic Disease Management, Mental Health, and Palliative/End of Life Care.
• This includes regular clinical care competency reviews, clinical skills training, assessments and simulations, and certification of competency.
• Establish and maintain reference libraries for the teams ongoing professional development.
• Support the ongoing clinical development of care staff through mentoring or direct supervision as appropriate when further development is identified.
• Participate in internal and external audits and reviews to monitor and improve client care.
• Provide analysis of monthly reports to management that identify compliance with internal education, training plans and other regulatory requirements.
• Mentor and act as a professional role model, demonstrating clinical leadership and a positive learning culture in relation to clinical skills and knowledge.

You will bring

• A minimum of 5 years as a Registered Nurse (AHPRA) experience and evidence of ongoing professional development as reflected in Professional Practice Portfolio.
• Sound theoretical knowledge and demonstrated experience in utilising a range of teaching and learning strategies to support staff development including eLearning platforms.
• Experience in providing education, mentoring and support to staff in their current workplace.
• Demonstrated advanced written and verbal skills.
• Advanced computer skills and use of software programs to develop and deliver education and training
• Ability to travel to various locations across Greater Sydney.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or equivalent is desirable but not essential.

How to apply & next steps

Click on the Apply Now button below to attach your resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

Applications will be reviewed as they're received, so don't delay in applying for this fantastic opportunity to join our growing team. We look forward to hearing from you.

All staff must be vaccinated against COVID-19.