Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Educator Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ598310
Location: Broken Hill

Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development

• Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience

We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

What you'll be doing

Enhance and coordinate undergraduate nursing student placements within the Broken Hill Health service

Promote unique learning experiences that showcase rural and remote nursing

Partner with nursing and multidisciplinary teams to guide and support staff and students on placement, ensuring safe clinical practice, holistic support, and successful completion of learning outcomes

Engage in partnerships with education providers to build placement capacity and capability

Equip and guide nursing staff to be effective mentors for undergraduate nursing students through education, coaching, and ongoing support

What is on offer

• 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
• Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
• Novated leasing
• Remote Area Housing Benefit
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Fitness Passport
• Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.

In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

• Current Nursing/Midwifery registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) and demonstrated three years’ postgraduate clinical experience in an acute setting.
• Current certificate as a workplace Trainer and Assessor (Certificate IV) or willingness to work towards and attain certification within 12 months of commencement of position or relevant post graduate qualifications in education and leadership or working towards same.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in data collection and invoicing processes, with a strong attention to detail and knowledge in software systems.
• Preparedness and/or relevant experience working with undergraduate nursing students undertaking clinical placement and relevant key stakeholders including Education Providers.
• Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated sound organisational skills and the ability to be resourceful, proactive and flexible to successfully manage competing issues and deadlines.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, advanced computer skills and use of software programs to develop and deliver education
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and preparedness to travel across rural and remote areas, with potential overnight stays.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.