The Clinical Practice Facilitator is a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife who works collaboratively with industry, permanent and sessional staff to support the nursing and midwifery clinical skills development of entry-to-practice nursing students.

Reporting to the Clinical Practice Manager, the Clinical Practice Facilitator has a key role in certifying all students enrolled in all entry to practice courses within the School of Nursing and Midwifery can demonstrate competence in clinical skills. The role supports teaching and assessment by certifying that clinical skills can be demonstrated in workshops for all practicum units, inclusive of low-high fidelity simulation activities, as well as providing the site-based clinical facilitation and supervision of students while undertaking clinical placement.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery provides a comprehensive range of academic programs to prepare health professionals for positions in nursing and midwifery. The School has a commitment to developing strong partnerships locally, nationally, and internationally through its collaboration with health professions, industry, and the broader community.

Applicants should please note they will be required to travel to and work from various metropolitan health sites, as their ordinary place of work to visit students on practicum.

Key Criteria

Bachelor of Science (Nursing and/or Midwifery) or equivalent Postgraduate qualification. Eligible to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
WA National Police Clearance
Department of Health Western Australia Criminal Screening Clearance,
Working with Children Check
National Police Clearance
Evidence of immunisation screening clearance as per Department of Health Guidelines,
Current CPR
Certificate and Manual/Patient Handling Certificate.

All University staff will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This permanent, ongoing position attracts a salary of $100,512 to $112,622 pa plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Employment Opportunities website.

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to email Dr Tania Beament via email t.beament@ecu.edu.au for more information.

Closing Date:
Applications close on Sunday 8 December 2024 at 11.30pm (AWST).

How to Apply:
Please attach a copy of your current CV and a statement addressing the capabilities in the position description.

Open to Australian or New Zealand citizens or Australian permanent residents

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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