Aged Care Clinical Educator: Lead, Mentor & Develop

Swan Hill District Health; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Hill District Health in Victoria is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator to lead workforce education and capability development across Logan Lodge and Jacaranda Lodge, delivering resident-centred care. You will mentor staff, coordinate orientation, mandatory training and competency assessments, and partner with managers to drive clinical excellence and accreditation readiness.

AHPRA Registered Nurse with at least 5 years post‑registration and 3 years in gerontological nursing is

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience; recent aged care or gerontological nursing experience (≥3 years).
• Experience in education, clinical teaching, facilitation and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver education programs across residential aged care services.
• Support workforce capability, clinical excellence and professional development.
• Facilitate orientation, mandatory training and competency assessment programs.
• Support managers with staff development and capability improvement initiatives.
• Promote evidence-based practice and person-centred care.
• Contribute to accreditation, quality improvement and compliance activities.
• Mentor emerging leaders and support succession planning across aged care services.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching

Leadership

Clinical teaching

Facilitation

Mentoring

Person-centred care

Job description

Swan Hill District Health in Victoria is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator to lead workforce education and capability development across Logan Lodge and Jacaranda Lodge, delivering resident-centred care. You will mentor staff, coordinate orientation, mandatory training and competency assessments, and partner with managers to drive clinical excellence and accreditation readiness.

AHPRA Registered Nurse with at least 5 years post‑registration and 3 years in gerontological nursing is