Senior Lecturer, Nursing

• Contribute to teaching & research within the discipline of Nursing
• Full Time, Continuing / Remuneration at Academic Level C
• Position is co-located across La Trobe’s Bundoora Campus & La Trobe Clinical School on the Northern Hospital Site

About the position

The School of Nursing and Midwifery undertakes a wide range of teaching and research programs in Nursing, Midwifery, Maternal, Family and Child Health, Ageing and Aged Care, Health Service Design, Health and Wellbeing, Time Critical Nursing, Mental Health and Workforce. These interconnected programs combine to form Centres of Excellence based within our clinical networks and Research Centres.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery has immersed the curricula and research within a range of clinical contexts. The School offers undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree research programs. An essential element is the establishment of Clinical Schools based at Alfred Health, Austin Health, Northern Health and Melbourne Health networks. The Clinical Schools enable students direct access to expert clinicians and clinical services and provide a rich environment for clinically relevant research and practice change and facilitate opportunities for staff to undertake clinical practice. Bachelor of Nursing students are based at a clinical school for the third year of their program, with all relevant theory and clinical practicums provided within clinical school networks. Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery students are also placed at the Women’s and Mercy Hospitals. The School has a long established national and international reputation in nursing and midwifery research and education and the Clinical Schools provide opportunities for educational innovations, including simulation and clinician facilitated student supervision.

The School is seeking a Level C academic with expertise in contemporary nursing practice and facilitating undergraduate and postgraduate education. The successful candidate will be expected to make a significant contribution to the research reputation of the Nursing discipline in the School, meaningfully engage with local hospital partners and undertake research resulting in publications with leading publishers in the field. As the successful incumbent you could work across all sites associated with the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus, but will have a primary location at the Northern Health/La Trobe Clinical School on the Northern Hospital site. 

Duties at this level will include:

• Design, coordinate and teach subjects and courses which provide a high quality learning experience that engages undergraduate, honours and postgraduate students.
• Design innovative and effective curriculum which reflects developing best practice nationally and internationally, utilising various methodologies including online and blended learning
• Conduct and lead innovative and high impact research and produce conference and seminar papers and publications resulting from that research.
• Contribute to building a robust and ambitious research culture within La Trobe.
• Supervise Higher Degree by Research (HDR), honours and postgraduate students.
• Undertake other duties commensurate with the classification and scope of the position as required by the Dean or Deputy Dean.

Skills and knowledge required for the position:

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the relevant discipline area.
• Registered or eligible to register as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated effectiveness in curriculum development and teaching with a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Record of successful research student supervision relative to opportunity.
• Strong record of research publication, with appropriate evidence of quality and impact.
• Proven experience and success in managing staff performance and development.

Desirable:

• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education or evidence of equivalent professional preparation for HE teaching.

Please refer to the Position Descriptions for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply
Closing date: Sunday 17th  March, 2024 @ 11:55pm

Position Enquiries: David Edvardsson, Associate Dean, Office of Nursing & Midwifery, Email [email protected] , Phone 03 9479 5987

Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner, Email [email protected] , Phone 03 9479 5191

Position Description below:

 PD-Senior Lecturer, Nursing 20.12.2023.pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up-to-date resume; and
• A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description

Please scroll down to apply.

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School of Nursing and Midwifery: https://www.linkedin.com/company/73864260

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

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