Clinical Nurse Educator

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

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for PT)

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Welcome Experience

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to join the Merriwa and Denman Multipurpose Service, split across both sites, delivering and evaluating clinical education programs to enhance nursing practice in a rural setting.

You will build capability, mentor staff, and align education with service priorities, while supporting safe and high-quality patient care across the rural health service.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to support staff in developing and maintaining clinical competence.
• Experience or interest in delivering education, mentoring staff and supporting clinical learning.
• Ability to identify learning needs and contribute to effective education and training programs.
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and safe, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate clinical education and training programs to support clinical competence, best practice and quality patient care.
• Support the orientation and development of new staff, helping them build confidence and capability within the clinical environment.
• Identify learning needs and coordinate education to address clinical practice requirements and service priorities.
• Work collaboratively with Nurse Management, Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants to maintain high standards of clinical education and practice.
• Support staff to maintain required clinical competencies and ensure training aligns with relevant standards, policies and procedures.
• Promote evidence-based practice, clinical safety and continuous improvement across the service.
• Provide guidance and support to nursing staff to strengthen clinical knowledge, skills and confidence.

Skills

Clinical education

Staff development

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) registration via AHPRA

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ689347

Educate, empower and support excellence in rural healthcare.

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration:$62.67 - $64.70 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:24
Requisition ID:REQ689347
Location: Merriwa and Denman Multipurpose Service
Closing Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Clinical Nurse Educator to join Merriwa and Denman Multipurpose Service, split across both sites, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality care across a rural healthcare setting.
In this role, you will help build clinical capability and confidence across the nursing team by delivering and evaluating clinical education programs in consultation with Nurse Management, Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants. You will play an important role in promoting clinical best practice, supporting staff development and ensuring education and training contribute to positive patient outcomes.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a clinically experienced nurse who enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring others and strengthening the skills of a rural healthcare team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Deliver and evaluate clinical education and training programs to support clinical competence, best practice and quality patient care.
• Support the orientation and development of new staff, helping them build confidence and capability within the clinical environment.
• Identify learning needs and coordinate education to address clinical practice requirements and service priorities.
• Work collaboratively with Nurse Management, Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants to maintain high standards of clinical education and practice.
• Support staff to maintain required clinical competencies and ensure training aligns with relevant standards, policies and procedures.
• Promote evidence-based practice, clinical safety and continuous improvement across the service.
• Provide guidance and support to nursing staff to strengthen clinical knowledge, skills and confidence.

About You

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for clinical education, staff development and delivering high-quality patient care. You enjoy supporting others to learn, develop their clinical skills and maintain safe practice in a rural healthcare environment.
Experience in an Emergency Department and/or aged care setting would be highly regarded, particularly within a rural or multipurpose service.
You will also demonstrate:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to support staff in developing and maintaining clinical competence.
• Experience or an interest in delivering education, mentoring staff and supporting clinical learning.
• The ability to identify learning needs and contribute to effective education and training programs.
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and safe, person-centred care.

If you are passionate about developing nursing capability and supporting excellence in rural healthcare, we encourage you to apply and make a difference at Merriwa Multipurpose Service.

What we can offer you:

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

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.

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] for confidential support.

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.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.