JR0000013100

• Continuing | Full-Time or Part-Time available
• Academic Level B | $110,127 - $130,325 p.a. pro rata
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Role
The Lecturer Teaching Specialist (Clinical Practitioner), is responsible for creating, coordinating and conducting inspiring teaching informed by approaches that enhance the student experience. The focus being on nursing topics, clinical skills training and/or supervision of students undertaking work integrated learning.

The incumbent is also responsible for curriculum design and review; delivery innovation; advancements in education technologies; and making an independent contribution to maintaining internal and external compliance and accreditation of courses.

The role is also responsible for:

• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of these topics, undertaking the role of Topic Coordinator as required.
• Provide support, academic counselling and professional advice to students concerning their studies, professional development and career opportunities.
• Participating in the College's administrative activities such as membership of committees and working groups and attendance at college meetings.
• Maintaining professional knowledge relevant to teaching within their discipline through scholarship and professional development.

College of Nursing and Health Sciences
At the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, we aim to be an innovator in contemporary education producing a safer and more resilient health and social care workforce. Our mission is to improve lives and empower communities, enabling better health and caring in the world through an exceptional student learning experience. At the College, our research mission is about co-creating new knowledge which promotes wellbeing, and better care and support, to individuals and communities across the lifespan. We work proactively with industry partners and professional bodies leading to more employable and innovative graduates.

About you
With a Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing and demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching performance at a tertiary level ideally within a clinical or tertiary setting, you will contribute independently to the development, delivery and evaluation of innovative teaching and learning strategies both in the classroom and in clinical education, including student assessment.

You will also demonstrate:

• Currently registered or eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Nurse.
• Hold and maintain a current membership with a relevant professional association.
• Relevant and contemporary clinical experience in a relevant field and ability to maintain concurrently within or outside of this position.
• Evidence of reflective practice.

You will also have completed a Doctorate in a relevant field or equivalent clinical experience and professional standing in Nursing.

Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia)

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working with Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).
• Staff working in a health care setting are strongly recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with the SA Health policy.

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000013100 Lecturer in Nursing (Mental Health)
• You are required to submit your CV and a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the Position Description.
  

For more information regarding this position, please contact Karleen Thornton

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) Wednesday 2nd April 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.