Student Facilitator - 2 Casual positions available

Norwest Private Hospital: A Commitment to Patient-Centred Care
At Norwest Private Hospital, we prioritize the needs and well-being of our patients above all else. Our dedicated team comprises highly skilled surgeons, specialist doctors, compassionate nurses, allied health professionals, and efficient support and administration staff. Together, we strive to deliver an exceptional healthcare experience that encompasses every aspect of patient care.

Equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced robotics, Norwest Private Hospital offers a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, and obstetric services. While we are particularly renowned for our expertise in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and cardiology, we also take pride in being a preferred choice for expecting mothers and growing families, ensuring tailored care throughout their journey.

Nestled in the rapidly evolving Northwest corridor of Sydney, Norwest Private Hospital is proudly operated by Healthscope, a prominent provider of private healthcare in Australia. With 277 beds, our facility is designed to accommodate high acuity needs, complemented by a fully equipped Emergency Department situated in Bella Vista.

We invite you to experience the dedication and excellence that define patient care at Norwest Private Hospital, where innovation meets compassion in a supportive environment for all.

The Opportunity
Are you a motivated and passionate nurse inspired by professional development and nurturing of others?

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Registered Nurse to support the existing nursing student facilitation team. The role reports to the Quality, Risk & Education Services Manager and is supported by the Senior Nurse Educator.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 8years of acute clinical experience, and will be known for their exemplary communication skills, demonstrated experience and success in preceptorship and other teaching or student facilitation roles will be highly regarded.

It is essential that the candidate holds a TAE40116 Certificate IV Workplace training and Assessment.

To be successful the candidate will have flexibility in scheduling across all shift patterns for this role.

As the Student Facilitator your responsibilities will include:
· Responsibility and accountability for the facilitation of optimal ongoing learning opportunities and facilitation of clinical knowledge and skill development of undergraduate nursing students undertaking clinical placements

· Assessing and assisting undergraduate nursing students in attaining competency in nursing procedures and achieve set clinical learning objectives as outlined in their subject outline

· Collaborating and working collegially with all parties involved in the process of clinical placements

· Demonstrate clinical expertise and professional role modelling in the clinical placement setting

· Support the student in the development of critical thinking skills

· Identify ethical and legal aspects of nursing practice in the clinical setting

· Facilitate students to meet competency standards for the relevant nursing qualification (AIN/EN/RN)

· Assist students to develop skills in reflection and self-evaluation, and evidence based clinical practice

· Monitor and evaluate student performance throughout the clinical placement, using Faculty approved clinical performance assessment tools and stated learning objectives

· Provide prompt and constructive verbal and written feedback both formative and summative, about student performance to the Registered Training Organisation and the Quality, Risk & Education Services Manager.

· Attend team meetings, clinical facilitator workshops and other professional development activities

Essential Criteria:
· Current AHPRA registration- Registered Nurse

· Minimum 8-years current post graduate experience in an acute hospital setting-

· Experience teaching and supervising students and novice nurses

· Demonstrated preceptorship skills

· Computer literacy

· Certificate IV Workplace Assessment & Training (TAE)

Desirable Criteria

· Previous Clinical facilitation experience

Why Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in Australia, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Applications close: 24 April 2025

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker