CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Educator - Critical Care (Cath Lab)

Central Coast Local Health District; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

17.5% annual leave loading

Relocation assistance (where eligible)

Salary packaging to increase take‑home

Job summary

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator – Critical Care (Cardiac Cath Lab) to lead education for nursing staff at Gosford Hospital. This role blends advanced cardiology/critical care expertise with education, professional development and clinical excellence for the Central Coast community.

You will coordinate education programs, onboarding, competency assessments and provide mentoring while supporting postgraduate study and cardiovascular

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Recent advanced Cardiology/Critical Care experience.
• Post-registration clinical or education qualifications, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate education for nursing staff in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory and related critical care services.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate clinical education programs.
• Coordinate orientation and onboarding for new nurses and multidisciplinary staff.
• Assess and maintain clinical competencies.
• Provide clinical coaching, mentoring and bedside education.
• Facilitate continuing professional development and specialty cardiovascular education.
• Support nurses undertaking postgraduate studies.
• Provide expert clinical guidance and leadership.
• Coordinate simulation-based education.
• Contribute to quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

Skills

Cardiology/Critical Care experience

Clinical education experience

Leadership/mentoring skills

Technology in clinical environment

Driver's licence

Education

Post-registration clinical or education qualifications

Job description

EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY – CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator Remuneration: $62.67 - $64.70 per hour Hours Per Week: 19 Requisition ID: REQ688527 Application close: Sunday 1st November 2026 at 11.59pm

Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Educator – Critical Care (Cardiac Cath Lab) to join the team at Gosford Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your advanced cardiology/critical care expertise with your passion for education, professional development and clinical excellence — while making a meaningful difference to the Central Coast community.

About the Role

• As the Clinical Nurse Educator, you will lead and coordinate education and professional development initiatives for nursing staff within the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory and related critical care services.
• You will play a key role in supporting safe, evidence-based and high-quality cardiovascular care through:
• Developing, delivering and evaluating clinical education programs
• Coordinating orientation and onboarding for new nurses and multidisciplinary staff
• Assessing and maintaining clinical competencies
• Providing clinical coaching, mentoring and bedside education
• Facilitating continuing professional development and specialty cardiovascular education
• Supporting nurses undertaking postgraduate studies
• Providing expert clinical guidance and leadership
• Coordinating simulation-based education
• Contributing to quality improvement and professional development initiatives
• Working collaboratively with Nurse Unit Managers, cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, radiographers and allied health professionals

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse who brings:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1)
• Recent advanced-level Cardiology/Critical Care experience
• Relevant post-registration clinical or education qualifications, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in clinical education and an understanding of learning and assessment principles
• Strong clinical leadership, communication and mentoring skills
• Confidence using technology relevant to the clinical environment
• A current driver's licence
• A genuine passion for developing nurses and improving patient care

Applicants must have current Australian work rights. We are unable to consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Make Your Expertise Count

If you are an experienced cardiology or critical care nurse who is passionate about education, leadership, mentoring and developing the next generation of nursing professionals, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Join CCLHD and help shape excellence in cardiovascular nursing care across the Central Coast.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance
• Accrued day off each month (ADO)
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Paid parental leave
• Financial Benefits
• Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay
• Novated leasing options
• Relocation assistance (where eligible)
• Health & Wellbeing
• Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport
• Free flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Access discounted private health insurance
• Career Growth
• Access to professional development and education
• Secondment and career‑advancement opportunities across the District

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes: Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

Contact: Jordan Fenech Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]