Clinical Nurse Educator
Far West Local Health District
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Job summary
Far West Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to lead and coordinate education for nursing and midwifery staff in Broken Hill, working 38 hours per week with a temporary full-time contract until 4 December 2026.
The role offers a remuneration of $62.68-$64.71 per hour plus superannuation, with incentives under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. Applicants benefit from rural living and dedicated professional development opportunities.
Qualifications
- Current nursing/midwifery registration with AHPRA.
- Current Certificate as a Workplace Trainer and Assessor (Cert IV) or willing to attain within 12 months.
- Three years' experience as a Registered Nurse providing preceptorship and mentoring.
- Credentialed as an Advanced Life Support Instructor, or willing to obtain within 12 months.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to competence.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, and computer skills.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and travel across rural areas.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical education programs to support ongoing professional development.
- Nurse Educators are highly valued and ensure patients receive exceptional levels of care by advancing staff skills.
- Our ideal candidate will have vast clinical experience and tertiary qualifications in education and training.
Skills
Education
Job description
This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 4th December 2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $62.68 - $64.71 per hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ691718
Location: Broken Hill
We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
- Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
- Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
- Are you ready to lead and empower our Nurses and Midwives to achieve our vision of excellence in rural and remote health?
- Apply today and enjoy a rewarding career that comes with all the benefits of country living including no traffic, affordable housing and a comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance and wellbeing.
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
- Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical education programs to support ongoing professional clinical development of nursing and midwifery staff to maintain quality care outcomes for patients and clients.
- Nurse Educators are highly valued and vital positions within the Far West LHD as they ensure our patients receive exceptional levels of care by advancing the skills of our staff.
- Our ideal candidate will have vast clinical experience and tertiary qualifications in education and training.
- 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
- Novated leasing
- Remote Area Housing Benefit
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Fitness Passport
- Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
- Current nursing/midwifery registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Current Certificate as a Workplace Trainer and Assessor (currently Certificate IV) or willingness to work towards and attain certificate within 12 months of commencement of position.
- Demonstrated three years' experience as a Registered Nurse providing preceptorship and mentoring to clinicians using adult learning principles and facilitation skills
- Credentialed as an Advanced Life Support Instructor, or willingness to obtain within 12 months of commencement of position.
- Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, advanced computer skills and use of software programs to develop and deliver education.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and preparedness to travel across rural and remote areas.
The Welcome Experience in connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Spangler on Rachel.Spangler@health.nsw.gov.au
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health.
If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:
https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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