Clinical Educator - Emergency Department

Calvary Health Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym memberships

Paid parental leave

Training and career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Adelaide Hospital is seeking a Clinical Educator for the Emergency Department. This 0.8 FTE permanent role focuses on delivering ED education, supporting nursing staff, and enhancing clinical learning in a 24/7 ED environment.

Under the ED Clinical Manager and Care 24/7 Medical Director, you will optimise staff development through diverse teaching strategies, simulation, and competency assessments to drive quality patient care.

Qualifications

• AHPRA Registered Nurse is required.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate ED nursing experience.
• Post Graduate Qualification in Emergency.
• Proven leadership with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to deliver creative, innovative and flexible education.
• Strong communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to join a mission-based organisation.
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or similar is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ED specialist education to support the nursing team.
• Plan and implement education programs to develop staff and nursing capability.
• Deliver simulation training in ED.
• Conduct mandatory training and competency assessments for core skills.
• Provide clinical supervision, education, training and mentorship to nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Education delivery

MS Office

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Post Graduate Qualification in Emergency

Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or equivalent

3+ years ED nursing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

• Adelaide, SA, Australia
• Permanent
• Closing on: Sep 24 2026

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Clinical Educator Emergency Department Permanent Part Time 0.8

Calvary Adelaide Hospital

• An education role full time in Adelaide’s only 24/7 Emergency Department
• Opportunity to influence change in a dynamic environment

About The Role

This is an additional Clinical Educator position with Calvary Adelaide Hospital the Emergency Department. This position has been created to meet the specialist skill set required to care for the unique cohort of Emergency Department patients. This position has the capability to enhance and further develop staff in the management and care delivery of Emergency Department patients. This is a outstanding opportunity for a full time role in the education space working for a dynamic team committed to quality patient care and change management.

In collaboration with the Clinical Manager of the ED and Care 24/7 Medical Director and team, this position will optimise learning opportunities for staff on the management of patients within the ED, using a variety of teaching strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of Emergency Department specialist education to support the nursing team
• Planning and implementation of education programs to develop staff and build nursing capability
• Delivery of simulation training in ED
• Mandatory training and competency assessments for core skills supporting Calvary policies and procedures
• Provide direct clinical support, supervision, education, training and mentorship to all nursing staff.

What You Bring

• AHPRA Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years post graduate clinical experience in Emergency Department Nursing
• Post Graduate Qualification in Emergency
• Evidence of leadership skills, with a positive and can do attitude
• Ability to deliver creative, innovative & flexible education within a dynamic and changing environment
• Demonstrated high levels of communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or university education qualification or working towards is desirable

For further information, please contact Claire Lee [e-mail] Deputy Director Clinical Services Critical, Cardiac and Patient Flow.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella