At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and mentor nurses while enhancing patient care in neurology and stroke.
- Company: Join Eastern Health, a leading public health service in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Diversity and inclusion are at our core; we welcome all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient experiences and inspire the next generation of nurses.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered nurse with experience in neurology or critical care.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Box Hill Hospital Ward 7.1 - Neurology, Stroke and Gastroenterology
Develop your career in Learning & Teaching at Eastern Health. Are you a highly motivated individual who is passionate about clinical education, leadership and patient-centred care? Do you want to inspire, mentor and empower nurses and enhance the experiences of patients and learners?
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”. This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER.
About the role:
The Learning & Teaching directorate at Eastern Health are seeking a motivated and experienced registered nurse (RN) to join the Specialist & Advanced Practice team for an exciting opportunity in the Neurology Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) role. The role is based at Box Hill Hospital, which is recognised for its exceptional stroke care, having been awarded Platinum status by the World Stroke Organisation (WSO) three years in a row.
Ward 7.1 is Box Hill Hospital’s Neurology, Stroke and Gastroenterology unit, providing complex, compassionate and comprehensive care to patients with a wide variety of neurological and gastroenterological conditions. The CNE role on Ward 7.1 is pivotal in providing leadership related to clinical change and development, education program delivery, and education and support of staff and learners, including Pre-Registration, Graduate, Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) and Postgraduate nursing students.
If you are passionate about the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care and achieving positive experiences for both patients and learners, we would love to hear from you.
About you:
- Current condition free Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registration with AHPRA
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in neurology or critical care nursing (essential)
- A minimum of three years of relevant clinical nursing experience with recent experience at a senior level (CNS or above)
- Experience and expertise in mentoring and supervising learners and novice clinicians
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with advanced skills in critical thinking, problem solving, organisation and prioritisation
- Excellent verbal and written communication, with highly developed interpersonal skills
- Proficient IT skills and computer literacy
- A strong commitment to high-quality patient care and positive learner experiences
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
What we offer:
- Mentor and shadowing program
- Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
- Study and professional development leave
- Friendly and supportive teams
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Fitness Passport for work-life balance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) accessible for you and your loved ones
- Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
- Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
- Access to private health insurance offers
- Digital upskilling, such as Excel and PowerBI training
- Cafes at all of our hospitals
Next steps:
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team. We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture. Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and advertising may end before the closing date. We do not accept recruitment agency applications.
Neurology Clinical Nurse Educator in Melbourne employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
