Lecturer in Critical Care Nursing

18 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Research Field

Sociology
Ethics in health sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Australia

Application Deadline

2 Jun 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job no: 0047023
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: School of Health Sciences; Department of Nursing
Salary: Academic B – $119,231 – $141,581 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead the teaching program including leading curriculum design, delivery, and evaluation of the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing
• Utilise your passion for teaching/clinical education in this engaging position
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

The Lecturer in Critical Care Nursing will lead the teaching program, curriculum design and delivery, and evaluation of the Graduate Certificate in Critical Care Nursing. Within a broad team of educators, this position works collaboratively with key stakeholders to translate contemporary knowledge and research evidence in critical care to student learning and specialty nursing practice. This position offers opportunity to deliver content in various modes, with the overarching goal of developing and implementing strategies to foster student engagement in both online work and work-integrated learning settings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Demonstrating a proactive reflexive teaching practice seeking guidance from senior teaching staff and student feedback
• Applying contemporary pedagogical insights to teaching practice, including those specific to the discipline of nursing
• Participating in the Department of Nursing and Melbourne School of Health Sciences strategic activities by engaging in the translation of research evidence in the discipline

Who We Are Looking For

To be suitable for this role you must be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). In addition to this you should hold a Master of Advanced Nursing Practice or equivalent, and a specialty qualification in critical care nursing, with current experience in this specialty. Your passion for teaching and clinical education will place you in good stead for success in this position. As a part of this role, you will have opportunity for career development by way of study, and receiving professional development, support, and mentorship to develop and progress your academic career.

You will also have:

• A Master of Advanced Nursing Practice or equivalent
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external) and work collaboratively.
• Experience in the development and evaluation of innovative curriculum for health professionals.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – Melbourne School of Health Sciences

Established in 2009, the Melbourne School of Heath Sciences is an inter-professional learning community at the forefront of leadership in health sciences education, clinical research, scholarship, professional practice, workforce training and knowledge exchange that contributes to local, national and global efforts to improve health and wellbeing. The Health Sciences School educates graduate entry and post-graduate students in the disciplines of Nursing, Social Work, Physiotherapy and other non-medical health sciences through accredited programs tailored to workforce needs nationally and internationally. It provides national and international health sciences students with professional training to enable them to be competent and effective health professionals who are work ready, eligible for registration. It also delivers professional education courses and training for the health sciences professions and builds strong relationships and active programs of interaction with the alumni in each discipline. A key aim is to continue to build effective collaborations with clinicians, patients, the healthcare sector, the research community, governments, industry partners and communities in Australia and internationally.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits  page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website  and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .   

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Nick Petersen via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the

Position Description

Applications close: 02 Jun 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

Country

Australia

City

Melbourne

Postal Code

Parkville

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/373215/lecturer-in-critica…

Contact

City

Melbourne

STATUS: EXPIRED