Clinical Educator - Palliative Care

Employer: Melbourne City Mission
Location: Thornbury
Type: Part-Time
Ref No:RM-001669
Closing Date: 28 August 2023

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Summary

Great opportunity for a competent and self-sufficient individual to develop their career and refine their skillset.

The Palliative Care Clinical Educators work collaboratively, and are responsible for: 

• The identification, development, facilitation, and evaluation of clinical education opportunities for the clinical team at MCMPC to support the delivery of evidence-based palliative care; 
• Active promotion of ongoing professional development within a learning culture that is client focused, fosters reflective practice, and supports the competence and confidence of staff in service delivery; and
• Working closely with the MCMPC Leadership Team to support delivery of the organizational, strategic and benchmarking goals. 

 We are looking for someone who can:

• Utilise quality frameworks, industry standards, palliative care evidence and data in the development and evaluation of education programs. 
• Ensure compliance with mandatory education and competencies for clinical staff. 
• Collaborate with MCMPC Research Consultant to promote research and educational opportunities for the interdisciplinary team. 
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring opportunities to clinical staff to expand and embed their knowledge and skills. 
• Facilitate education and promotion of palliative care as required, to external clinical staff and the broader community.

What is Offered

• Competitive remuneration with salary packaging benefits available 
• Ongoing Part time opportunity with flexible work arrangements (40 hours per fortnight, FTE 0.526) 
• Be part of an engaging team that thrives on challenges

Selection Criteria

We are looking for someone who has:

• Registered Nurse Division 1 with current certification with AHPRA. 
• Post registration qualification in cancer nursing/palliative care. 
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience working in specialist palliative care. 
• Demonstrated ability to think and act strategically to lead innovation and practice framework development. 
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. 
• Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills in education and applying adult learning principles in the development and delivery/facilitation of multi-modal training and education opportunities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislation and policy requirements with knowledge of Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council, and Palliative Care Nurses Australia competencies.

Please refer to the position description for the full duties and key selection criteria.