Education Coordinator

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

Education Coordinator 

Quality Risk and Education - Education Department

• Full-time fixed term - Maternity Leave cover - 12 months
• Flexible working arrangements

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

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About the Role

The Education Coordinator position is responsible for the coordination and oversight of education at KDHS. The individual needs to demonstrate initiative and the ability to problem-solve within the scope of the role.

 The position extends over all education areas encompassing the role of the Nurse Educator, and along with the Clinical Support Nursing team, provides mentoring, clinical support, and is a clinical resource to clinical staff. The Education Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of the Graduate RN and EN Programs, Student Programs (nursing, medical, allied health and work-experience) and supports and participates in the orientation of new staff.

 The Education Coordinator will work closely with NUMs to identify learning needs, and will develop an education plan which aligns to the KDHS strategic plan to coordinate training and learning programs as required.

As a member of the Education team, the appointee will contribute to the overall performance of the team consistent with Kyabram District Health Service Purpose and Values.

 About You

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
•  Advanced clinical knowledge and skills and the ability to teach and mentor.
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills and integrity.
• Ability to develop and undertake competency based assessments.
• To be competent working in a Microsoft office environment to establish and maintain local information databases relevant to the role.
•  Commitment to the principles of quality and safety management and evidence based practice in health care.
• The ability to lead a team, negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders including Tertiary, TAFEs and RTOs.
• Empathetic and supportive professional role model.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a face paced environment that will require prioritisation and juggling multiple demands

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Further information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Sara Pettifer, Quality, Education and Risk Manager on 58570258  or email her at spettifer@kyhealth.org.au

 Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.