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Nurse Educator - Forensic Mental Health
The Park Centre for Mental Health, Wacol
Start a new journey with us! The Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research Service (NMERS) aims to foster a culture of learning that nurtures the growth of knowledge, skills and attitude from novice to advanced practice. The promotion of self-reflection and ongoing learning will enable a professional nursing and midwifery workforce to continually advance their clinical practice to enhance the patient experience, satisfaction, and outcome throughout their career.
• Permanent part-time opportunity – 32 hours per fortnight!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 7 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM648873_07 |
| Closing date | 29-Jul-2025 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Nadine Edwards |
| Contact details | 0409646794 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The role of Nurse Educator – Forensic Mental Health Services has the responsibility to facilitate nursing and midwifery capability frameworks; champions the Framework for Lifelong Learning for Nurses and Midwives tenants, through operationalising and implementation of strategic plans and policy across West Moreton Health. The role facilitates and champions clinical education leadership within the specialty of mental health.
The Nurse Educator – Forensic Mental Health Services is a Registered Nurse with advanced skills, knowledge and expertise in adult education, clinical development, coordination, and evaluation of nursing education programs. The Nurse Educator can identify learning needs, develop and lead the educational interventions applying evidence-based practice principles and an adult learning framework within the clinical environment. The Nurse Educator demonstrates expertise and leadership skills within domain of education which includes knowledge of contemporary clinical mental health practice and theory, extensive knowledge, and the ability to apply relevant legislation, guidelines, and standards.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated high level of clinical practice and expertise in adult education and forensic mental health nursing within the current legislative and policy context.
- Experience in undertaking learning needs analysis, developing contemporary and innovative educational materials and utilising adult educational frameworks to engage and foster a learning culture within the clinical environment.
- Demonstrated advanced level of interpersonal and written communication skills to enable accurate, complete, and timely reporting of educational interventions designed to ensure healthcare teams are capable of supporting and delivering patient-centred care
- Proven ability to work autonomously and as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated ability to use advanced communication skills to consult, negotiate, educate and work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in working as a nursing educator.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and reasoning, advanced problem skills and expert clinical judgement.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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WM648873_07 Nurse Educator - Forensic Mental Health_RD (PDF, 225KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Nursing and Midwifery Professional Practice Model (PDF, 816KB)
Information Package for Applicants
