Evidence and Research for Practice - Online Facilitation

Category: Education Location: HNO6004-Evidence and Research for Practice As an experienced online educator, the candidate will work as an independent contractor of LINC Education to offer online facilitation services for students studying in the Masters of Mental Health (Online) offered by Victoria University Online. Candidate must possess strong knowledge of mental health and mental healthcare practices, with an understanding of common evidence-based practice and healthcare research, with expertise in critically appraising and synthesising research evidence to inform clinical and professional practice. They should be able to support students in formulating research questions, evaluating qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods research methodologies, critically analysing research literature, and developing research proposals that address identified knowledge gaps. Key Skills Required Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Healthcare research Research methodology Qualitative research Quantitative research Mixed-methods research • Critical appraisal of research literature Systematic reviews Evidence synthesis • Research question and proposal development Desired Candidate Profile • Registered Nurse or Midwife (AHPRA registration) and knowledge of unit content. • PhD and/or Master Degree in Nursing or relevant field (i.e. health-related) plus 5 years' relevant teaching, research and/or professional experience at the PG level in the last 10 years Full rights to work within Australia. • An Australian Business Number or ABN as a sole trader, or of the entity that will contract with LINC. • Empathetic, ambitious, warm and outgoing personality willing to work closely with people from diverse cultures; • Proficient in English language; excellent oral and written communication • Must possess a working laptop and have access to high-speed (>10 MBPS) stable internet connection; • Ability to quickly learn and use technology platforms for interacting with students, including the host university’s LMS and LINCtrac (training on these platforms will be provided). The candidate needs to be available between 5 pm to 10 pm every day. Roles & Responsibilities LINC Fellows will be responsible for providing: • Subject matter guidance to a group of 25-30 undergraduate online students; • Support in learning skills like academic writing, research and time management; • Conduct 1:1 sessions for doubt-resolution, academic guidance and assessment draft reviews Guidance on relevant reference material; • Assessment marking with long-form feedback Management of discussion forums; and • Proactive, prompt and personalised support to student queries and issues. LINC Fellows will be expected to promptly interact with students over email, or calls / online sessions from locations of their convenience (e.g. home, office etc.). DetailsOriginally posted on Himalayas