Clinical Nurse Educator

NSW Health; Inverell; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

ADOs

Salary packaging up to $11,600

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing education

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for Inverell Hospital. This part-time, permanent role, delivering clinical education and mentoring to nurses and midwives, supports learning across the hospital, with a focus on evidence-based practice and patient safety.

You will lead by example, foster professional development, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to strengthen staff capabilities and patient outcomes in a rural healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA nursing registration.
• Post-registration qualifications in education or critical care, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills to engage, educate and inspire learners.
• Strong commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical education, training and support across Inverell Hospital.
• Develop staff and students’ clinical skills and confidence.
• Promote evidence-based practice and quality patient care.
• Provide feedback and support ongoing learning.
• Guide staff in applying clinical policies and procedures.
• Lead by example and encourage continuous improvement.
• Maintain clinical expertise and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Evidence-based practice

Organisational skills

Collaborative mindset

Lead by example

Education

AHPRA nursing registration with post-registration education/critical care qualifications

Job description

Remuneration: $62.67 - $64.70 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Hours Per Week: 28 hours per week
Location: Inverell Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ696827

Application close date: Sunday 1st of November 2026

Share your knowledge. Shape the future of nursing.

Are you a passionate nursing professional who loves sharing knowledge and helping others grow?
Join the Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) team at Inverell Hospital, where you’ll inspire learning, build clinical confidence and promote evidence-based practice to support outstanding patient care.

What you’ll bring to the team

Are you passionate about sharing knowledge, inspiring others and helping nurses and midwives reach their full potential? We’re looking for a confident and approachable Clinical Nurse Educator who can turn learning into better clinical practice and patient outcomes.

You’ll bring:

• Current AHPRA nursing registration, with relevant post-registration qualifications in education or critical care, or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage, educate and inspire learners.
• A strong commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing professional development.
• Great organisational skills and the ability to provide meaningful feedback that supports growth.
• Clinical expertise and the confidence to lead by example and support best practice.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine passion for developing staff and improving patient care.
  

Working alongside nurses, midwives, students and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll champion learning, build clinical confidence and support professional development, creating a positive learning environment where staff can strengthen their skills and deliver safer, higher-quality patient care.

How you’ll make an impact

As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you’ll help develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of our nursing and midwifery workforce by:

• Deliver clinical education, training and support across the hospital.
• Develop staff and students’ clinical skills and confidence.
• Promote evidence-based practice and quality patient care.
• Provide feedback and support ongoing learning.
• Guide staff in applying clinical policies and procedures.
• Lead by example and encourage continuous improvement.
• Maintain clinical expertise and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Located on the Macintyre River in the heart of gemstone country, Inverell offers a welcoming rural lifestyle with historic charm, beautiful countryside, local boutiques and relaxed cafés.

Known as Australia’s Sapphire City, Inverell is a wonderful place to enjoy a strong sense of community while building your career in rural healthcare. Inverell Hospital provides a diverse clinical environment, including Emergency, Renal Dialysis, Inpatient, Maternity and Surgical Services, offering opportunities to support learning across a broad range of specialties.

Join a Supportive Learning Community

You’ll be supported by the Hospital Services Manager, Nurse Unit Managers, fellow Clinical Nurse Educators and the wider education team, with a comprehensive orientation and ongoing opportunities to develop your skills, grow professionally and make a meaningful impact across Inverell Hospital.

Additional benefits:

• Six weeks of annual leave for eligible full-time nurses.
• Additional Days Off (ADOs) for eligible employees.
• Salary packaging options, including up to $11,600 and novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport with discounted gym access for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), offering confidential support for you and your immediate family.
• Ongoing education, training and professional development opportunities to support your career growth.

If you’re passionate about sharing knowledge, developing clinical capability and making a lasting difference to patient care, we’d love to hear from you.

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate isidentifiedfor the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
  

Information for Applicants

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directivePD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to offer.All new employees must agree tocomply withthe requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary packaging a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.