Mater Private Network is seeking a highly motivated individual who has excellent care values, a strong sense of team spirit and are keen to develop their skills delivering high quality patient centered care in this exciting area.
As part of the Mater Private Clinical Facilitator team, the post holder will work collaboratively with the Nurse management team to deliver high quality teaching and learning within the department.
The post holder will serve as a resource person for the department by facilitating work based teaching thereby supporting staff to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
Provide supportive supervision and professional development for nursing staff
To support evidence based practice initiatives
Assess and identify training and development needs for nursing in the department
Co-ordinate and deliver a structured training and education programme to reflect the practice needs in the department.
Act as a key facilitator in coordinating learning opportunities to address individual needs identified through performance appraisals.
Participate in bedside teaching and the development of clinical competence of junior staff
Participate in the recruitment process for the department

Ensure teaching and learning reflects current research in critical care practice.
Participate in the competency assessment of staff and Formulate learning outcome plans for nurses who do not meet the criteria for clinical competency.
Participate in the orientation and induction process for staff in the department
Act as an effective role model by demonstrating skilled nursing care
Demonstrate specialist knowledge and clinical expertise in Critical Care.
Identify and develop policies, procedures and guidelines for the department in collaboration with ADON Practice Development
Participate in internal Committees/ meetings as required
Promote a clinical learning environment conducive to the learning needs.
Support and coach staff to achieve their maximum potential in relation to personal development
Promote good critical care practice by participating in local and national conferences and networking with national and international Critical Care Units