Overview

  • Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide
  • Salary  RN-3   $121,537 – $126,970  p.a. (pro rata)+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • Temporary up to 31/3/26 and part-time with various hours

About the Role

As a Nurse Educator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing nursing practice across our organisation. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you will provide education, training, and learning opportunities that align with the latest evidence-based practices. Your responsibilities will include coordinating educational support, overseeing clinical teaching in the Emergency Department, and facilitating daily in-service sessions to ensure that staff remain at the forefront of quality patient care. You will also manage clinical competency assessments, and work closely with postgraduate students, to support their professional growth.

This position requires an individual committed to improving nursing practices and fostering a positive, safe work culture. You will be accountable for the outcomes of nursing education programs, ensuring alignment with organisational policies and addressing any inconsistencies between practice and policy. Collaboration will be key in this role, as you work alongside Nurse Unit Managers and other Nurse Educators to meet learning objectives and achieve desired outcomes. Your contributions will help maintain high standards of care and support ongoing professional development, ultimately improving patient and client outcomes across our services.

About You

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality education and driving change in healthcare settings. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a blend of clinical expertise, educational innovation, and leadership skills.

  • Registered Nurse with at least 3 years’ post-registration experience.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage change effectively.
  • Proven ability to develop, coordinate, and evaluate nursing education programs.
  • Knowledge of contemporary nursing practice, legislation, and quality improvement systems.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

 

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we’re dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

  • Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
  • Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
  • Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
  • Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
  • Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
  • Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 889451

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 3 January 2025
Name of Contact Person: Kylie Hann, Clinical Practice Director
Telephone Number of Contact Person: +61 403 816 709
kylie.hann@sa.gov.au