After Hours CNE

NSW Health; Taree; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging options

Fleet vehicles use

Modern offices and equipment

Study groups and career progression

Monthly allocated days off

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced After-Hours Clinical Nurse Educator in Taree to lead clinical education for nursing staff, identify learning needs and deliver evidence-based programs. You will mentor nurses, coordinate Basic and Advanced Life Support training and assess competencies across rotating after-hours shifts.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, professional development and building clinical capability to improve patient

Qualifications

• Experience delivering clinical education using adult learning principles.
• Ability to identify learning needs and develop education strategies.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Adult learning facilitation

Education program design

Leadership

Communication

Autonomous working

Mentoring

Education

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Advanced Life Support credentials

DETECT trainer credentials

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ694216

Inspire clinical excellence, develop nursing capability and make a lasting impact on patient care.

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
• 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
• 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.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support.

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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