About This Opportunity
We are seeking multiple Casual Nursing Practice Educators to provide direct supervision to students on placement and support assessment. They will contribute to preparing students for placement, monitoring progression, and helping students make connections between theory and practice. Practice Educators will liaise with placement providers and academic staff within the School. These positions are located across Brisbane.
Duties
The role includes, but is not limited to:
Placements
* Organize and carry out placement supervision and student liaison for student placements across various settings.
* Ensure students have achieved required hours or requirements in accordance with relevant accredited programs.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to develop student-led practice units and innovative placement opportunities.
* Maintain practice currency and collaborate with academic staff to ensure teaching and learning activities, particularly simulation activities, reflect current best practice and emerging innovations.
Administration
* Perform a range of administrative functions including liaising with University staff associated with all facets of placements and integrated learning, regarding student placement and assessments.
* Undertake other duties as reasonably directed by the Head of Discipline, School Manager, Senior Lecturer - Clinical Academic, and the Lead Practice Educators.
This role is subject to The University's Code of Conduct.
What We Can Offer
These are casual academic appointments. As such, there is no firm advance commitment to ongoing or indefinite work. The casual rate will vary depending on the type of work completed.
Requirements for the Role
* Registration with AHPRA
* Minimum 2 weekdays per week availability required (Tuesday and Wednesday and/or Thursday and Friday).
* Availability to work across a range of shifts, including AM, PM and/or swing shift (10am to 6 pm).
* Minimum of 5 years Registered nurse experience.
Highly Desirable Qualifications
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
* Previous nursing student facilitation experience
* Clinical Education postgraduate qualification
Mandatory Immunisations: It is a condition of employment for this role that you will be required to provide evidence of immunisation against certain vaccine preventable diseases.
Work Rights: You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.