Clinical Nurse Educator

Beaufort & Skipton Health Service; Beaufort; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Beaufort & Skipton Health Services in Beaufort, VIC, seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator on a fixed term part-time basis. You will develop and deliver educational programmes to nursing staff and healthcare professionals, fostering continuous learning and evidence-based practice.

The role focuses on graduate registered nurses, involving leadership collaboration, curriculum design and ongoing professional development for clinical teams across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years' clinical nursing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical education or training delivery.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and educational methodologies.
• Proficiency in learning management systems and educational technology.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver comprehensive educational programmes for nursing staff.
• Assess training needs and create targeted learning interventions.
• Facilitate workshops, seminars and training sessions on clinical best practices.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and mentoring to nurses for professional development.
• Evaluate effectiveness of educational programmes through assessment and feedback.
• Maintain knowledge of clinical advancements and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify training gaps and needs.
• Develop educational resources and documentation to support learning.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through education.

Skills

RN registration

Clinical education

Graduate mentoring

Adult learning

LMS proficiency

First Aid CPR

Communication

Tools

LMS

Edu technology

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator to join Beaufort & Skipton Health Services in Beaufort, VIC. This is a fixed term part-time position that plays a vital role in developing and delivering educational programmes to nursing staff and healthcare professionals across our organisation. As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development, ensuring that our clinical teams remain current with best practice standards and evidence-based care delivery. This role is essential to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and supporting the professional growth of our nursing workforce. This role has a portfolio focus on graduate registered nurses.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and deliver comprehensive educational programmes tailored to the learning needs of nursing and clinical staff, with a focus on newly qualified graduate registered nurses
• Assess the training and development requirements of individual members of the clinical team and create targeted learning interventions
• Facilitate workshops, seminars and training sessions on clinical best practices, protocols and procedural updates
• Provide one-on-one coaching and mentoring to nurses to support their professional development and competency enhancement
• Evaluate the effectiveness of educational programmes through assessment and feedback mechanisms
• Maintain current knowledge of clinical advancements, regulatory standards and evidence-based practice guidelines
• Collaborate with nursing leadership and the leadership team, including Quality and Safety to identify the training needs and gaps in practice
• Develop educational resources, materials and documentation to support learning initiatives
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through education and professional development

What we're looking for

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Minimum of 5 years' clinical nursing experience in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrated experience in clinical education, training delivery or professional development roles
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles and educational methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Proven ability to design and deliver effective educational programmes and training sessions
• Proficiency in using learning management systems and educational technology
• Sound organisational and project management skills with attention to detail
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Commitment to maintaining professional development and staying current with clinical practice standards

About us

Beaufort & Skipton Health Services is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality, patient‑centred care to our community. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where clinical excellence, innovation and professional development are paramount. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide comprehensive health services, and we are dedicated to supporting the ongoing education and development of our healthcare workforce. We believe that investing in our staff through education and mentoring directly translates to improved patient outcomes and a thriving organisational culture.

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