Assessor of Nursing in Taree

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About the role:

We’re seeking passionate and motivated individuals with relevant qualifications and experience in the Nursing sector to join our team as an Assessor of Nursing on a permanent part-time (14 hours per week) basis located at Taree Campus. TAFE Assessors carry out independent assessments and grading for students, focusing on supporting students to complete tasks and identifying areas for further training. Assessors work within a team of industry professionals in an engaging environment.

Successful candidates will be required to support students whilst on clinical placement, with the ability to work across a number of healthcare facilities across the region, including Forster and Taree. Note: This role does not teach or deliver training. Applicants applying for part-time positions should note that participation in the Paid to Learn program may require full-time attendance for up to 8 weeks.

Essential Requirements:

• Have appropriate subject knowledge, skills and vocational qualifications with a minimum level of Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Evidence of holding the appropriate teaching qualifications to deliver Vocational Education and Training OR a willingness to undertake our full-time 'Paid to Learn' Assessor Skill Set course for up to 8 weeks.
• Have a minimum of three (3) years post qualification experience relevant to your industry, gained no longer than five (5) years previously.

Paid to Learn for candidates who do not hold an appropriate VET assessing qualification or equivalent, you have the option to be paid to learn as you transition from industry to assessing with guaranteed work following successful completion of the up to 8-week Assessor Skills Set course. Those who already hold the appropriate assessing qualification or equivalent are still eligible to apply.

Session Times:

• Session #1 Friday 30 October 12pm - 1pm
• Session #2 Thursday 5 November 9am - 10am

Targeted Question: Describe a time when someone needed extra support to complete a task successfully. How did you help them and what was the result?

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This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant may be filled via this recruitment.