Clinical Nurse Educator

Hunter New England Local Health District; Inverell; Sur place; AUD 86 000 - 89 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Six weeks annual leave (full-time)

Additional Days Off (ADOs)

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Ongoing education and professional发展

Résumé du poste

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator at Inverell Hospital. This permanent part-time role offers 28 hours per week and remuneration of AU$62.67–AU$64.70 per hour plus superannuation and salary packaging.

You'll lead learning, build clinical confidence and promote evidence-based practice to support outstanding patient care, while mentoring nurses and midwives across disciplines in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

AHPRA nursing registration

Education qualifications

Communication skills

Evidence‑based practice

Organisational skills

Clinical leadership

Staff development

Formation

Post-registration qualifications in education or critical care

Description du poste

Empower Nurses. Strengthen Skills. Shape Better Care.

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

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.

Discover life in Inverell

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.

Need more information?

• 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 is identified for 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. Please contact [e-mail]


• 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

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

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