Lecturer in Mental Health Nursing

Make a significant contribution to nursing education and research as a Lecturer in Nursing (Mental Health) at the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School)

Full-time Continuing opportunity situated at Camperdown Campus and with travel to Westmead campus

Base Salary $127,436 + 17% superannuation

About The Opportunity

The University of Sydney Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sydney Nursing School) is the school of choice to nurture global citizens in health and wellbeing. We are currently ranked #1 in Australia and #20 globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject. As a leader in nursing research and education, Sydney Nursing School produces graduates who possess critical thinking skills, knowledge and values to provide exceptional, culturally safe and person-centred care for individuals and communities locally and globally. We are also home to the Discipline of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health. We integrate teaching, research, and scholarship with practice and policy development, while fostering engagement with all health professions. Our experienced staff, many of whom work in frontline healthcare services, make a real difference to the healthcare landscape in Australia and internationally.

Sydney Nursing School offers a supportive and collegial environment with many opportunities for professional development. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and diverse, and we encourage applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and persons with disabilities. Applicants who are willing to embrace our vision and are interested in driving forward our strategy for continuously improving our research impact and student experience, and building a respectful, collaborative, culturally safe and person-centred workplace culture, are strongly encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a suitably qualified full-time academic at Lecturer level (Level B), with demonstrated experience in the higher education sector of teaching undergraduate and/or postgraduate nursing students in mental health, and experience of being engaged with mental health research of relevance to nursing or healthcare. You will have a PhD or be near completion (in the last six months of candidature), in nursing, public health, or an academic field relevant to the discipline. You will also have a postgraduate qualification and experience in mental health nursing. Current AHPRA registration (Registered Nurse) or potential to register with AHPRA (Registered Nurse) is a requirement for this position. You will make a significant contribution to high-quality teaching and innovative learning practices, and research in nursing. The role will be based at the Susan Wakil Health Building at Camperdown Campus with travel to Westmead campus.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• continue to develop your research profile by undertaking original research within the discipline or area of your expertise, publishing in high quality peer-reviewed journals, presenting at conferences, and applying for external research funding
• develop your capabilities in supervision and/or mentorship of students undertaking research
• facilitate high-quality learning experiences for nursing students at pre-registration, honours, and post-registration levels, using innovative approaches that cultivate learners’ personal and professional growth to embody culturally safe and person centred practices
• design, coordinate, deliver and evaluate quality educational units of study and inclusive learning experiences in the area of mental health nursing, informed by the school’s Integrated Indigenous and Person-centred Curriculum Framework, that meet accredited curriculum requirements
• participate in academic administration, school meetings, and initiatives aligned with the faculty and University's strategic priorities
• contribute to a collegial and inclusive environment that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence in research and teaching

About You

• current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse or potential to register with AHPRA (as a Registered Nurse)
• postgraduate qualification in mental health nursing or related area of health care
• PhD in a field relevant to nursing (or within 6 months of completion)
• extensive experience in mental health nursing
• demonstrated experience in teaching in the higher education sector, as evidenced by participation in, and development of effective and contemporary pedagogical practices that engage and inspire active learning and critical thinking applied to nursing practice
• demonstrated ability to contribute to curriculum design and development in an established academic program
• commitment to delivering curricula that integrates pedagogical approaches that align with Indigenous cultural values, challenge colonial norms, and encourage learners and educators to be reflexive about their own biases
• proficiency in planning, organisation, and the use of digital tools and learning technologies, with a commitment to providing high-quality service and support to students and colleagues.
• developing a national research profile
• demonstrated evidence of quality publications and conference presentation, and application for research grants
• strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences, including students, colleagues, clinical and other industry partners
• a developing network of relationships with key academic, industry and professional institutions
• experience in supervising or mentoring others and/or coordinating team activities.

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.

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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

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

How To Apply

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email to cecilia.blamey@sydney.edu.au.

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