Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing / Nurse Educator

• Deliver education and research differently
• A rare joint appointment opportunity between SCU and Gold Coast Health
• Full-time, continuing opportunity | 17% employers’ contribution to Super

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focused on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Health and Gold Coast Hospital and Health Services are excited to offer a unique opportunity to shape the future of mental health nursing education. As a Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing/Nurse Educator, you will be pivotal in aligning relationships between academics and clinicians by building strong partnerships between our institutions; creating sustainable and synergistic collaborations. The role offers significant opportunity to drive research initiatives, enhance research and educational capacities, and to collaborate closely with Gold Coast Health's expanding mental health services.

This role will deliver student-centred teaching in Mental Health Nursing across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including managing and enhancing clinical placements for Nursing students at SCU, while also providing education support for the Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU) at GCUH, contributing to building research capability across the mental health nursing workforce.

We are seeking an experienced mental health educator looking to shape the future through innovative academic leadership and impactful research contributions. Bringing an ability to enhance relationships with healthcare partners to drive increased engagement in clinical nursing education, you will serve as a catalyst at the nexus of education and research. More specifically, you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) without conditions
• Demonstrated commitment to the advancement of contemporary mental healthcare that leads to enhanced patient outcomes.
• Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of online curricula and resources in a student-centred model.
• Excellence in the use of contemporary educational technologies and delivering healthcare material in blended and online environments, including digital interactive content delivery.

Our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work models, generous parental and carer’s leave provisions, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.

This is a full-time, continuing position based between our Gold Coast campus and the Gold Coast University Hospital. Relocation support is available.

The base salary for an Academic Level B ranges from $105,344 - $124,585 per annum, plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $145,764.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the selection criteria within the position description by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with ongoing work rights in Australia. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Name:      Professor Jennene Greenhill

Email:       [email protected]

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, 7 August 2024  

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who openly identify as LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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