Clinical Area Educator - Euroa
Job Description
Location: Shepparton, VIC, AU, 3630
Company: Goulburn Valley Health
Reference Number: 2584
Employment Type: (Permanent, Part-Time)
Hours per Fortnight: 32
Classification: Nurse Educator RN35
Location: GV Health, Graham Street Campus
Closing date:
For a confidential conversation please contact: Katrina Poppa Deputy Director of Nursing and MIdwfiery Education and Research, email: Katrina.Poppa@gvhealth.org.au phone: 0358238631
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.
Our region:
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About the role:
The Clinical Area Educator (CAE) – Acute Care Unit (ACU) is responsible for providing a high-quality teaching and clinical practice resource to support the delivery of safe, evidence-based care for all nursing staff within the unit. The role demonstrates clinical expertise and leadership to ensure effective clinical orientation and clinical support for nursing staff, graduate nurses, and students, supporting workforce capability and readiness for practice. As a senior member of the nursing team, the Clinical Area Educator is expected to consistently demonstrate a high standard of professionalism and clinical leadership, acting as a positive role model for staff and students.
This position facilitates the translation of theory into practice through the delivery of targeted education aligned with departmental priorities and organisational goals. Utilising a departmental skills matrix, the Clinical Area Educator identifies gaps in knowledge and skills, develops and implements education programs, and evaluates outcomes to ensure continuous improvement in clinical practice.
Working in close collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager, senior nursing staff, and preceptors, the Clinical Area Educator ensures compliance with mandatory training requirements and coordinates relevant, contemporary education programs to meet the needs of the clinical workforce.
The CAE ACU position is part of the Centre for Nursing & Midwifery Practice, Education and Research Team who actively supports a culture of lifelong learning, professional development, and accountability.
Applicants are required to provide a cover letter and address the key selection criteria in the application
If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'
