Registered Nurse - Clinical Facilitator - Newcastle/Central Coast

Full Job Description
A Nursing Clinical Facilitator is a registered nurse involved in current nursing practice, who supports nursing students in their off campus clinical practice through engagement and development of their knowledge, attitude, and clinical skills necessary for their level of experience.
    
At First Choice Care Nursing Agency, we have been providing Clinical Facilitators to universities and tertiary education providers, assisting in guiding the next generation of nurses and helping to shape their future in their chosen profession.
  
Due to extremely high demand, we are seeking Clinical Facilitators across Sydney to add to our existing exceptional team.
  
About you

To be considered for this exciting opportunity you will not only hold a passion for learning and sharing of your nursing experience with students, but you will also hold the following essential skills and experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years clinical experience as a Registered Nurse
• An unrestricted AHPRA registration
• A Bachelor of Nursing degree
• Completed Short Course - Clinical Facilitation: Essential Skills and Principles (https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/short-courses/clinical-facilitation-essential-skills-and-principles/) (required/work towards this)
• Demonstrated high level of verbal communication and interpersonal skills with ability to consult, negotiate and liaise with individuals, clinical and educational teams to achieve required outcomes
• Demonstrated high level written communication skills to a very high standard with ability to effectively draft, edit and proof documentation and complete written assessment and evaluation forms on students
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective problem-solving strategies to find solutions to issues whilst utilising high level organisational skills
• Previous experience in Clinical Facilitation, Nursing Education, training and/or teaching (desirable)
• Completion of Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (desirable)
• Completion of a preceptorship or equivalent (desirable)

 
What we offer

• Support and management of your clinical placements according to your preferences and availability
• Attractive hourly rates of pay, Casual Work Opportunities 
• Work opportunities – being we are the preferred supplier to multiple education providers throughout New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria
• Mentoring from established Clinical Facilitators for guidance and first hand supportive advice

  
If you feel working with First Choice Care as a Clinical Facilitator is the right fit for you, please don’t hesitate to apply now or contact the team if you would like to discuss further. Please call the office on 1300 107 241, email facilitationadmin@firstchoicecare.com.au or visit our website, www.firstchoicecare.com.au.