Join Our Team at Uniting Caroona Mingaletta: As a Full Time Clinical Nurse Educator!

• Located in Port Macquarie
• 12 month contract 
• Full time position
• Development/leadership opportunities; supportive multi-disciplinary team 
• Hourly rate: $53.44 under EA award

About the opportunity 

When passionate people come together, they can make a real difference in the lives of others. That’s why, we’re looking for a Full time Clinical Nurse Educator to join our Residential team to support and educate Registered Nurses across Uniting's Port Macquarie.

This role is responsible for supporting the training and practice development of clinical staff within Uniting Residential Aged Care. The role encompasses a consultative approach with service to determine and assist in the ongoing planning of learning needs for clinical staff and extends to close partnership with Clinical Nurse Consultants and Learning and Development Team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Services within the Uniting capability framework to reach legislative and regulatory requirements
• Delivering creative blended learning solutions seeking to ensure all staff gain access to development
• Ensure Service learning needs analysis in reflective of current and proposed skill requirements in relation to identified needs
• Support the education provided by Clinical Nurse Consultants, internal clinical experts and external training providers to engage with team members by mentoring, coaching and improving clinical practice provided

About You

• Current AHPRA registration, Registered Nurse with minimum 5 years nursing experience including 12 months minimum in Aged Care.
• Certificate IV in Training and Education
• Knowledge of best practice within clinical nurse education, including legislative and regulatory requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage others in learning and development

Benefits & culture 

Uniting is proud to be an EEO employer who supports an inclusive approach in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. As an employee of Uniting you can benefit from:

• Salary packaging
• Paid travel entitlement
• Ongoing training & development

We’ll create a better future for you

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we support them to grow and develop to be their best through our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation. Together, we can build a better future for the people and communities we serve, and for you.

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• Reference checks
• Other pre-employment screenings

About Uniting Aged Care

When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.

We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. 

Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

How to Apply 

If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply Now’ button, fill out your details and submit. 

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.