Clinical Nurse/Clinical Nurse Educator

Looking to step into a key leadership position and grow your skillset?

 Full-time or Permanent part-time opportunity!

About the Role

Pindara Private Hospital has a great opportunity for an experienced nurse to work in a dual position of Clinical Nurse/Clinical Nurse Educator in our Cardiac Medical Ward.

This direct dual leadership role will see you leading and supporting our front-line team members and reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager.  You will be joining a team of passionate professionals driven to provide safe, holistic nursing care to each individual patient to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Provide education to staff and support on going professional development and upskilling staff.

This role will involve, but is not limited to:

• Acting as a professional resource an demonstrating broad knowledge in all facets of caring for patients to ensure the highest level of nursing care
• Supervising and supporting all staff with the unit
• Delegation of patient care as appropriate with skill mix and delivering direct patient care
• Support the NUM in completing assessments, appraisals, audits and other tasks that keep the facility up to date with the Australian Standards of Care.
• Work with staff to maintain up to date knowledge and best practice in cardiac and nursing practices
• Be confident and willing to liaise with medical practitioners and develop good working relationships with the wider hospital community
• Engage and produce education sessions / learning activities and assessments to assess competency of staff members.

In this role you will have access to an outstanding working environment, modern facilities, innovative education programs and a supportive management team.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Current registration with AHPA
• Minimum 3 years post graduate experience in cardiac nursing
• Current knowledge of ECG interpretation/analysis is essential
• Highly desirable experience in nursing education and teaching
• A passion for mentoring junior team members and positively influencing their performance
• Already obtained or working towards post graduate qualifications on critical care / cardiovascular nursing will be highly regarded,

Overall, you are a passionate role model who takes a kind and positive approach towards education delivery. You will be innovative and flexible to help facilitate the learning of a dynamic team across our Cardiac Medical Team!

Remuneration: On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from $54.72 - $58.82 + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (QLD Clinical Nurse/Midwife Level 2 gr1-gr4).

About the Organisation

The Hospital is operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with 72 Australian sites employing over 30,000 people. Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: "People Caring for People".

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

 Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact: Lauren Lindores, Nurse Unit Manager, via lindoresl@ramsayhealth.com.au