"Clinical Simulation Nurse"

Full Time - 12 months fixed term

Make a real impact as a Clinical Simulation Nurse - join a team shaping the future of healthcare education at the University of Sydney

HEO5 - Base Salary $89,755 - $100,495 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Clinical Simulation Nurse assists in providing high-quality support for all simulation and skills training operations at FMH Clinical Simulation Education. The focus of this role is to enhance the student experience and complement the learning and clinical practice aspects of the curriculum.

The position is responsible for providing clinical, technical, and administrative support to staff and students within the Clinical Simulation Studios. They will assist the manager to ensure that the simulated learning environment is maintained and functioning as required, and that the relevant Work, Health and Safety (WHS) standards of the work area are met in alignment with the University's WHS policy.

The role resolves routine problems relating to the delivery of efficient and effective clinical education sessions and services in a timely manner, escalating issues to the supervisor when required. Problems that cannot be resolved or are outside the scope of their key accountabilities are referred to the Clinical Skills & Simulation Coordinator for guidance and/or resolution.

The primary location of this role will be at Camperdown, Susan Wakil Health Building.

Your key responsibilities will be

• assisting and supporting the Clinical Simulation Studios' facilities
• providing clinical and technical support to academics, students, and other technical staff using the clinical simulation environment
• managing resources, including monitoring stock levels of equipment through regular stock-taking and inventory management
• assisting the manager in coordinating reporting and documentation, including WHS, equipment maintenance, and workspace requests for the clinical simulation environment
• undertaking ad-hoc projects and other activities as required.

About you

• previous experience in relevant clinical fields, preferably with experience demonstrating specialist simulation equipment and technology
• possessing sound working knowledge and acute awareness of safety regulations and operating procedures within the clinical simulation environment, along with experience implementing safety protocols
• demonstrating strong understanding and up-to-date knowledge of relevant aspects of the Workplace Health and Safety Policy and applicable legislation
• being able to work both independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and exercising sound judgment when resolving issues during day-to-day work.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Anna Dobosz or Lena Germinarios, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.medandhealth@sydney.edu.au.