Nurse Educators & Researchers

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

• researching planning developing and implementing nursing curricula
• facilitating practical experience for general and specialist nurses
• evaluating ongoing and changing educational needs and monitoring course outcomes
• participating in developing and implementing policies affecting nursing nurse education and health
• undertaking and promoting nursing and interdisciplinary research projects and disseminating research information
• promoting utilisation of current research findings into clinical nursing practice and patient management
• promoting the implementation of research and research findings into organisation-wide functions such as safety quality and risk management
• providing support and education for other nurses undertaking research

If you relate well to people, particularly younger people, are patient, caring, and feel you have a flair for passing on your knowledge and skills to others, then you might like to consider a career in education and training.The Education and Training sector has experienced strong growth over the past decade, creating a strong demand for trained staff in this field.If you are someone that has a passion for education and is interested in supporting young people in their learning and development, then you should seriously explore the pathways to becoming a Primary or Secondary teacher.If you have practical skills and knowledge you could share with others, you may want to consider the merits of becoming a Vocational Education Teacher/Trainers or Trade teacher.If you enjoy working with children in their early years - helping with their daily care and encouraging their personal development and learning - you may be interested in working in the rapidly growing child care industry. There is a strong demand for qualified child care workers in community, government, and private establishments around the country and it is a very rewarding

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