St Vincent’s Health Australia

<h2>Job Description:</h2>
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<li>Challenging and rewarding work environment</li>
<li>Friendly and supportive team environment</li>
<li>Fixed Term - 4th January 2027 - 6th January 2028 (32 hours per week)</li>
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About the Role
The Clinical Competency Program Practice Development Nurse is responsible for facilitating health service wide Clinical Competency Programs to ensure best practice by providing educational opportunities for clinicians. This will be achieved by developing, facilitating and evaluating competency activities using the principles of evidenced based practice to improve the delivery of patient care.
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<li>Facilitate competency workshops using a variety of education modalities including simulation, face to face, online learning platforms and problem-based learning</li>
<li>Involved in review of existing programs to ensure they are current, continue to meet the needs of Learners and are innovative</li>
<li>Actively monitors completion rates for mandatory training across the organisation and proactively supports Leaders from across the organisation to ensure completion remain at acceptable levels throughout the year</li>
<li>Ensure the appropriate documentation and recording keeping for competency programs in collaboration with the Administration team</li>
<li>Manage applications for recognition of prior learning from across SVHM</li>
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Classification for this position will be RN35 ($128,102 per annum pro rata).
Your Contribution
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<li>Registered in Division 1 with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board and current Practicing Certificate.</li>
<li>Bachelor of Nursing</li>
<li>Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Advanced Clinical Nursing</li>
<li>Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Education (Highly Desirable)</li>
<li>Robust knowledge of Basic and Advanced Life Support with current qualifications in both</li>
<li>Advanced clinical skills</li>
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What we Offer
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<li>A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs</li>
<li>Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling</li>
<li>Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities</li>
<li>Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!</li>
<li>In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport</li>
<li>Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation</li>
<li>Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals</li>
<li>Culture of continuous improvement</li>
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About Education and Learning
St Vincent’s provides extensive Education and Learning support and services to staff and students across the health service. The educational team members are based across multiple campuses including Fitzroy, St George’s Hospital Kew, St Vincent’s on the Park East Melbourne, Caritas Christi Hospice Kew and Port Phillip Prison.
This position will primarily be based at St Vincent’s campus in Fitzroy with the expectation of travel to other campuses and health services as required.
Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. 
Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. 
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
*Respectfully no agencies*
<h2>Contact Details:</h2>
Sophie James, Workforce Capability Manager, <a href="mailto:sophie.james@svha.org.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">sophie.james@svha.org.au</a>
<h2>Alternate Contact:</h2>
Beth Lane, Continuing Education Programs Coordinator, <a href="mailto:Beth.lane@svha.org.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Beth.lane@svha.org.au</a>
<h2>Closing Date:</h2>
22 October 2026 11:59pm
<h2>Reconciliation Action Plan:</h2>
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://<a href="http://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation</a> or get in contact at <a href="mailto:indigenouscareers@svha.org.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">indigenouscareers@svha.org.au</a>

Practice Development Nurse - Clinical Competency Programs

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