Clinical Liaison Nurse

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Work type:Professional
Location:Bruce
Categories:Medical and Counselling

• Inspire the growth and development of the next generation of healthcare professionals.
• UC Level 8, Salary Range $109,458 pa – $122,088 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity for 12 months

UC has curiosity, ambition and inclusiveness at its core. We challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. Our place-based commitment ensures that we visibly serve Canberra’s community and the surrounding region with impact on the nation. The University of Canberra is ranked in the top five universities globally for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings, 2023).

At the University of Canberra, we take great pride in our mission to shape the future of healthcare through the cultivation of robust connections between our nursing students, industry partners, and the university itself. As a Clinical Liaison Nurse, you will play a pivotal role at the forefront of advancing nursing education, actively contributing to the facilitation of these crucial relationships and ensuring the success of our students during their clinical placements.

Your core responsibilities will involve providing active support and guidance to our Bachelor of Nursing students in their work-integrated learning experiences and nurturing the bonds between the university and our valued industry stakeholders.

To excel in this role, the following qualifications and attributes are required:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• experience as a Registered Nurse with recent clinical experience in general nursing settings
• A postgraduate qualification in Nursing and knowledge of higher education processes and structures
• Flu and COVID vaccination evidence
• Additionally, experience working with older individuals in diverse healthcare settings, including community, acute care, rehabilitation, palliative care, or residential care, as well as expertise and/or qualifications in gerontology nursing, would be highly regarded.

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a supermarket and childcare facilities.

Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access, and the ambitious goals of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Plan are designed to ensure that our Indigenous students and staff flourish in a welcoming and culturally safe environment. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.

The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

The successful applicant will be subject to a police check as one of their pre-employment requirements.

To be considered for this role all we want is your CV, no other documentation is required.

Please ensure you take the time to align your CV with the Position Description requirements. We want to understand how your skills and experience relate to the position you are applying for.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights or eligibility to obtain a work visa for Australia.

For job specific information: please contact Dr Kasia Bail, Professor Nursing on 02 62015115 or email [email protected]

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 28th January 2024

Advertised:15 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:28 Jan 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time