Join our team as an Emergency Nurse Educator and play a pivotal role in developing a skilled, confident and high-performing healthcare workforce through the delivery of innovative education, training and professional development programs. The specific education and/or training portfolio for this leadership position will focus on emergency educator support for Port Lincoln, Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Pirie. The FTE for the position may be filled by one or multiple applicants with the right skill set.

Working collaboratively with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to service improvement, workforce capability development, research activities, and the implementation of contemporary education strategies. The successful candidate will provide expert advice, mentorship and professional leadership, acting as a key resource for staff while driving continuous learning, innovation and best-practice outcomes.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated nursing professional with strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to education, leadership and the ongoing development of a skilled and capable healthcare workforce.

WHO ARE WE?  

The RSS is a business unit in SA Health and provides services throughout regional South Australia to support the six regional local health networks (LHNs). It employs around 260 people who work in 37 regional, rural and remote SA locations, or in the RSS's three Adelaide offices. 

 WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK   

Many RSS staff enjoy working from home or remotely and benefit from the work-life balance this provides. They enjoy the freedom to further their career while remaining part of their local community and contributing to health care right across regional South Australia. 

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? 

• Are you passionate about developing and empowering others, helping nurses, midwives and students build confidence, capability and clinical excellence? 

• Are you committed to lifelong learning and evidence-based practice, ensuring education programs reflect contemporary healthcare standards and emerging best practice? 

• Do you have a strong desire to influence positive change, driving workforce development, service improvement and innovation across healthcare services?  

• Do you have a strong sense of professional leadership, acting as a mentor, role model and trusted advisor to colleagues and key stakeholders.  

• Are you dedicated to improving patient and consumer outcomes, recognising the vital link between quality education, workforce capability and safe, effective care. 

If you have answered yes to any of these questions - then read on… 

HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE? 

You will………. 

• Lead and deliver nursing and midwifery education programs that enhance clinical capability, support workforce development, and promote evidence-based practice across the organisation.  

• Provide mentorship, coaching and professional support to nurses, midwives, students and clinical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in patient care.  

• Coordinate and evaluate training, competency and assessment activities, ensuring staff meet professional standards, organisational requirements and key performance indicators.  

• Collaborate with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to implement education initiatives, support service improvement projects, and facilitate change management activities.  

• Provide expert clinical and professional advice to stakeholders while contributing to research, policy development, workforce planning and the advancement of nursing and midwifery practice. 

WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN? 

At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways: 

• Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information 

• Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities. 

• Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program. 

• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 

WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW/WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESS? 

Working in this environment, it is important to us that we only employ people with the upmost integrity and commitment to serving the South Australian community and its visitors to the highest possible standards. To ensure that we meet that commitment there are a few checks that you will be required to undertake. These are detailed on the Role Description, but are likely to include the following: 

• You will need to be immunised. Please contact the Enquiries Person for this position if you have any queries. Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy. Further information is in the application for to help guide you.  

• You will need to undergo employment screening, what you require is also on the front page of the Role Description. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION 

We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you.  

NEED TO RELOCATE? 

Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. Find out more about working in the Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, and see what it looks like to work and live in regional Australia at: https://movetomore.com.au/ 

HELP IS HERE! 

Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 940221), or reach out to Sandra Gilbert, Nursing Director on Phone: 0400 265 359 or via E-mail: sandra.gilbert@sa.gov.au