Nurse Educator

Cardiac/cardiothoracic/ cardiology/CCU unit

North Shore Private Hospital, St Leonards

• Permanent full time position: 76 hours per fortnight

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Cardiac Nurse to join our dynamic unit and to be a Nurse Educator supervising and coordinating educational activities within the Cardiac unit.

The Nurse Educator is responsible for all aspects of educational and quality activities within the unit including the training for all staff (Registered Nurses, New Graduate Registered Nurses, Diploma of Nursing EN students).

Overall, the educator role provides a unique opportunity to provide clinical and professional support to the Nurse Unit Manager, nursing staff, visiting students and doctors.

The Nurse Educator plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high quality care in our unit consisting of 8 Critical Care (CCU) beds 4 Acute Care (ACU) beds and 19 Telemetry bed and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team including the Cath lab and interventional cardiology to develop and implement clinical education and training that will enhance patient care and safety.

About you

Essential Criteria:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Minimum 4yrs experience in cardiac nursing
• Experience as Team Leader
• Proven presentation and teaching skills in individual, small and large group settings
• Knowledge of Quality / Continuous improvement processes and commitment to the achievement of excellence
• Commitment and Positive attitude towards learning and professional development
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including communication skills
• Hold or working towards a Graduate Certificate or similar in cardiac nursing.

Desirable Criteria

• Advanced Life support certificate
• Previous policy writing experience
• Cert IV Training & Assessment (TAE40116) or working towards
• Strong computer skills.

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. 
• Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. 
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

About Ramsay

North Shore Private Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Healthcare a modern, acute care hospital in Sydney with a longstanding reputation for excellence in patient care. With     licenced beds, North Shore Private is one of NSW’s largest Private Hospitals. The hospital performs most surgical specialties including cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopaedics, advanced general and colorectal, urology, spinal surgery, ENT, vascular, paediatrics, oncology and medical care.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity or forward expressions of interest to Lucy Ventham, Nurse Unit Manager - Cardiac Unit via email at  venthaml@ramsayhealth.com.au

Application Close: 24 September 2024