Lecturer, Nursing (TF)

• Full-time, Continuing role
• Role primarily based at the Northern Centre for Health Education Research (NCHER)/La Trobe Clinical School on the Northern Health Hospital site.
• Level B, Teaching Focussed

About the position

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. 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 incumbent could work across all sites associated with the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus but will have a primary location at the Northern Centre for Health Education Research (NCHER)/La Trobe Clinical School on the Northern Health Hospital site. A Level B academic with a teaching focussed appointment will work without the need for close supervision and is expected to develop curriculum, coordinate subjects, teach and support students as they learn. In addition, a teaching focussed academic will support the administrative functions of the discipline as well as undertake scholarly work relevant to the development of learning and teaching in their discipline or professional field.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• Registered or eligible to register as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• A Masters or equivalent accreditation and standing recognised by the University/profession as appropriate for the Nursing/Midwifery disciplines.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, curriculum development and subject coordination in face-to-face, blended and/or online modes, as evidenced by sustained high results on student feedback on teaching surveys, teaching excellence awards or through other forms of evidence.
• Clinical Currency in professional nursing.
• Ability to encourage intellectual development, discipline development and career aspirations of students.
• Sound analytical skills with an ability to communicate complex information clearly both verbally and in writing.
• High level organisational skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, initiate and follow-up actions, all with minimal or no supervision.
• High level verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively with staff and students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

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

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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: By 11:55pm on Thursday 23^rd January 2025.

Position Enquiries: Matthew Beverley-Stone, Senior Lecturer Nursing, E. [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava, Talent Acquistion Consultant, E. [email protected]

Position Description below:

PD - Lecturer Nursing (TF).pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

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

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume;
• A response to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position

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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.

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.