Clinical Nurse Educator

Hunter New England Local Health District; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging options

12% Superannuation

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for a temporary part-time role in the Hunter Valley. The position focuses on delivering education across multiple sites, supporting nursing, allied health and administration teams, and coordinating mandatory training to maintain core competencies.

The successful candidate will identify learning needs, upskill staff, and contribute to service-specific education to enhance clinical practice and workforce capability.

Qualifications

• Community nursing and/or clinical education experience (desirable).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between sites and manage competing demands.
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Provide education, training and support across multiple sites and services.
• Support a broad range of staff including nursing, allied health and administration teams.
• Facilitate mandatory education and support staff to maintain required competencies.
• Identify learning needs and provide targeted education and upskilling.
• Deliver service-specific education to support clinical practice and workforce capability.
• Assist with clinical competencies, assessment and ongoing staff development.
• Participate in audits and use findings to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build strong relationships with staff and services across the Hunter Valley.
• Work collaboratively with the established CNE to coordinate and deliver education across the region.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Travel between sites

Job description

About the Opportunity

Educate. Empower. Make an impact across the Hunter Valley. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator Remuneration: $60.58 – $62.82 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 16 Requisition ID: REQ705430 Location: Negotiable Closing Date: Thursday 12th November 2026

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide education, training and support across multiple sites and services.
• Support a broad range of staff including nursing, allied health and administration teams.
• Facilitate mandatory education and support staff to maintain required competencies.
• Identify learning needs and provide targeted education and upskilling.
• Deliver service-specific education to support clinical practice and workforce capability.
• Assist with clinical competencies, assessment and ongoing staff development.
• Participate in audits and use findings to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build strong relationships with staff and services across the Hunter Valley.
• Work collaboratively with the established CNE to coordinate and deliver education across the region.

About you

We are looking for an approachable and motivated educator who enjoys working with people and can confidently support staff across a diverse range of services. You will bring:

• Community nursing and/or clinical education experience (both desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build rapport and positive working relationships with a diverse range of staff.
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise competing demands and travel between sites.
• A supportive and approachable manner, with a passion for helping others develop their skills and confidence.
• The ability to act as a trusted point of contact for education, training and competency support.

Essential requirements: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

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)
• 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

Additional Information

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 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.

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 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 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

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.

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