After Hours Clinical Nurse Educator

Hunter New England Local Health District; Taree; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Work flexibility

Fleet vehicles

Career progression

Parental leave

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District – Taree NSW is seeking an experienced After-Hours Clinical Nurse Educator to lead and deliver nursing education, identify learning needs and promote evidence-based practice across shifts.

The role focuses on developing educational programs, mentoring staff, coordinating Life Support training and advancing clinical capability to improve patient outcomes. Flexible after-hours roster with an opportunity to shape learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience delivering clinical education using adult learning principles and facilitation skills.
• Ability to identify learning needs and develop tailored education strategies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a diverse team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and credentials (ALSO DETECT) or willingness to obtain them.
• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with post-registration qualifications.
• After Hours Clinical Nurse Educator role requiring after-hours on a rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate clinical education, orientation and ongoing professional development for nursing staff.
• Identify individual and team learning needs and develop engaging, evidence-based education programs.
• Mentor and support nurses to build clinical confidence, competence and safe practice.
• Coordinate and deliver Basic and Advanced Life Support training.
• Undertake competency assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of education initiatives.
• Support Standard 8, the Clinical Emergency Response System and the Rapid Response team.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to improve care quality and patient outcomes.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Facilitation skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Advanced Life Support credentials

DETECT trainer credentials

Post-registration qualifications

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District – Taree NSW

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $62.67 - $64.70 + Super + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 19

Requisition ID: REQ694216

Location: Taree

Closing date: Sunday the 25th of October

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced nurse passionate about education, clinical excellence and helping others reach their full potential? Join Hunter New England Local Health District as an After-Hours Clinical Nurse Educator and play a key role in building nursing capability, strengthening clinical practice and supporting the ongoing development of our nursing workforce.

This is an opportunity to bring your clinical expertise and leadership skills into a role where you can make a meaningful difference to both staff and patient outcomes. You will support nurses across the clinical environment, identifying individual and team learning needs and delivering education that builds confidence, strengthens clinical knowledge and promotes safe, evidence-based practice.

Working collaboratively with nursing leaders, educators and multidisciplinary teams, you will have the opportunity to shape learning opportunities, encourage professional growth and support nurses to continually develop their skills and confidence. You’ll be supported by an experienced and welcoming team that values your contribution and is committed to your professional development.

This position works across a rotating after-hours roster, including weekends and varied shifts, offering an opportunity to support clinical learning and practice across different shifts.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and facilitate clinical education, orientation and ongoing professional development for nursing staff.

Identify individual and team learning needs and develop engaging, evidence-based education programs.

Mentor and support nurses to build clinical confidence, competence and safe practice.

Coordinate and deliver Basic and Advanced Life Support training.

Undertake competency assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of education initiatives.

Support Standard 8, the Clinical Emergency Response System and the Rapid Response team.

Collaborate with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to improve care quality and patient outcomes.

About You

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about education, mentoring and supporting others to achieve their professional goals. You bring strong clinical knowledge, sound judgement and the confidence to guide nurses with varying levels of experience and learning needs.

You understand that effective clinical education is about more than delivering training - it’s about building capability, encouraging continuous improvement and helping staff translate learning into safe, high-quality patient care.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience delivering clinical education using adult learning principles and facilitation skills.
• The ability to identify learning needs and develop tailored education strategies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with a diverse team.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or willingness to work towards this qualification, is required. Advanced Life Support and DETECT trainer credentials, or willingness to obtain them, are also relevant to the role.
• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with relevant post-registration qualifications
• After Hours Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is required to work after hours on a rotating roster including weekends and varied shifts.

Live and Work in Taree

Enjoy a lifestyle that balances meaningful work with the best of regional living. Taree is a riverside town in the heart of the Manning Valley, surrounded by beautiful beaches, lush hinterland and national parks.

Enjoy the coast

Reach Old Bar, Crowdy Head and Diamond Beach in around 30 minutes for surfing, swimming and relaxing by the water.

Explore the outdoors

Discover the waterfalls, rainforest walks and alpine scenery of Barrington Tops, just over an hour away.

Embrace a sea or tree change

Enjoy more space, affordable housing and a relaxed regional lifestyle.

Stay connected

Port Macquarie is approximately one hour away, with Newcastle around two hours away.

Taree offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while enjoying a lifestyle that makes the most of the coast, countryside and close-knit community.

What we can offer you

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Temporary accommodation and help relocating using The Welcome Experience.
• Flexibility for everyones different stage of life
• Use of fleet vehicles
• Modern Offices and new equipment
• A great team that organise study groups, social events and career progression
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well‑being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Ready to Make a Difference?

Bring your experience, passion for education and commitment to clinical excellence to Hunter New England Health. Help develop the next generation of confident clinicians while continuing to grow your own career as a Clinical Nurse Educator.

Contact

For role related queries or questions contact Angela Mears on ************@health.nsw.gov.au