MERCY HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTE
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Core Mercy Values
Position title:
Entity/Group:
Compassion, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, Teamwork
Course Developer – Diploma of Nursing
Employee name:
Mercy Health Training Institute
Date:
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Position reports to:
Position Purpose:
Training & Assessment
Operations Manager
Positions reporting to this one:
NIL
To develop the Diploma of Nursing course including curriculum, resources, sessions, assessments,
skills workshops, securing clinical placements and managing the ANMC and VRQA accreditation
submissions for Mercy Health Training Institute.
Qualifications &
Requirements:
Resource management:
Mercy Health
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Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40110 or TAA40104)
Registered Nurse with current registration
Experience in developing or coordinating the CIV or Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse)
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of competency frameworks, Training Packages,
the Australian Quality Training Framework, government policy for vocational education and
training, curriculum development and resources development.
 Demonstrated experience in designing, planning and developing curriculum and associated
resources
Total staff management (FTE):
Annual Operating Expenditure:
Annual Capital Expenditure:
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Course Developer – Diploma of Nursing
Personal Competencies required
 Demonstrate excellent communication, negotiation
and consulting skills
Job Competencies Required
 An ability to work to Mercy Values.
 Promoting a holistic approach in an environment reflecting the
organisational model of care.
 Proven project and time management, prioritisation
 Effective collaboration with the MHTI team and relevant Mercy Health
skills and strong analytical and problem solving skills
staff to achieve optimal outcomes.
 Superior proofreading skills with a fine eye for detail
 An ability to develop courses and training programs including
resources
 Excellent organisational skills and teamwork.
 Ability to design creative and engaging training and assessment tools
for implementation in an online environment.
 Capacity to work independently
 An ability to write submissions for accreditation
Key Result Areas
Standard Measures
Key Activities
Promote and uphold the values
The values of MH are
 Be compassionate and provide support to others.
and Mission of Mercy Health.
incorporated into daily work
 Consistently shows respect and values each person’s
practices.
dignity.
 Seeks opportunities to be innovative for improvement.
 Core values are reflected in work performance.
Responsible for the development  Works autonomously and
 Research and design delivery and assessment strategy
of curriculum, training and
prioritises work within
to required Standards for Accreditation Specifications
assessment resources for the
established policies,
and/or client requirements
Diploma of Nursing in
guidelines and procedures.
 Research, design and write curriculum to required Health
accordance with ANMC
 Development of the Diploma
Training Package specifications and ANMC
competencies and Health
of Nursing curriculum
competencies
Training Package requirements.
according to HLT07 Training
 Write submissions for accreditation with ANMC and
Package guidelines and AMC
VRQA
competencies
 Consult with internal and external subject matter experts
to support course development.
 Collaborate with instructional designer on the
development of innovative and creative training
materials, resources and assessments for online
delivery.
 Develop the delivery plans and assessments for practical
skills workshops
Mercy Health
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Course Developer – Diploma of Nursing
Key Result Areas
Gain course accreditation with
ANMC and VRQA for MHTI
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Ensure effective lines of
communication are maintained
and actively support team
members.
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Takes reasonable care to protect
the health and safety of
themselves, fellow staff and
others in the workplace.
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Ensures all services and
practices are delivered with a
strong focus on individual
customer needs.
Mercy Health
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Standard Measures
MHTI receives accreditation
by ANMC for delivery of the
Diploma of Nursing
Diploma of Nursing added to
MHTI scope of registration
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Effective and appropriate
patterns of communication are
maintained.
Confidentiality of both written
and verbal information
maintained.
Consultation and negotiation
with key personnel.
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Completion of incident
reports.
Use of personal protective
equipment.
Compliance with risk
management policies and
procedures and instruction.
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Ensures customer needs are
maintained and strives for
minimal/zero complaints.
Minimal timeframe to resolve
complaints/issues raised.
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Key Activities
Liaises with key personnel at ANMC through the
application process
Develops and manages the accreditation application and
process with ANMC
Liaises with industry to secure clinical placements
Course designed to meet industry and Standards for
Accreditation Specifications requirements.
Demonstrates ability to communicate with clients and
colleagues.
Consults with subject matter experts and other key
personnel
Uses appropriate communication channels at all times.
Ensures confidentiality of MHTI information at all times.
Report hazards, near misses and injuries immediately
and according to MH policies and procedures.
Participate in risk assessments of the training and
assessment environment.
Attend MHTI meetings and professional development
activities regarding safety.
Attends to all clients in a courteous, discreet and
professional manner.
Ensuring prompt and courteous service.
Acts as a role model in adoption of a service focus for
both internal and external customers.
Course Developer – Diploma of Nursing
Key Result Areas
Promotes professional
development of self and
colleagues.
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Maintains a high standard of care
by promoting quality
improvement of services.
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Standard Measures
Attendance at Mercy Health
Training Institute meetings.
Attendance at appropriate
education sessions.
Achievement of satisfactory
performance appraisals.
Readily shares knowledge
and skills and offers support
to colleagues.
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Demonstrates an
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understanding of AQTF
Essential Standards for RTOs. 
Seeks to continually improve
standards within MHTI.
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Key Activities
Attend relevant meetings.
Recognises own level of competence and seeks
advice/assistance as necessary.
Maintains own professional development that improves
educational practice and provides exposure to current
industry trends.
Participates in quality improvement activities (staff
meetings, training feedback).
Takes responsibility for incorporating recommendations
into daily practice.
Constantly evaluates the outcomes of own work.
Date:
Print Name:
Line Manager Signature:
Date:
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Mercy Health
February 2011
Course Developer – Diploma of Nursing