Clinical Nurse Educator

Robinvale District Health Services; Robinvale; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development opportunities

Career progression

Rural lifestyle

Job summary

Robinvale District Health Services in north-west Victoria is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to lead education, professional development and clinical governance across the rural health service. You will design and evaluate education programs, mentor staff, coordinate placements, support competency assessment, and drive evidence-based practice to improve patient outcomes.

A postgraduate qualification and AHPRA registration are preferred; the organization offers a collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Substantial clinical nursing experience with contemporary practice knowledge.
• Experience in clinical education, staff development, mentoring or competency assessment.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical education, nursing or relevant discipline, or willingness to undertake further study.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to engage, motivate and support staff with varying levels of clinical experience.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and multiple clinical settings.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace learning culture.
• Experience in rural healthcare, acute care, aged care or urgent care settings will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and deliver clinical education and professional development programs for clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Support orientation, induction and competency assessment of new and existing nursing staff.
• Identify learning needs and implement targeted education initiatives.
• Provide clinical coaching, mentoring and support to staff, graduates and students.
• Coordinate and monitor mandatory clinical training and competency requirements.
• Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuous improvement in clinical care.
• Support implementation of new policies, procedures, guidelines and best-practice standards.
• Collaborate with Nurse Unit Managers and clinical leaders to strengthen workforce capability.
• Assist with student clinical placements and graduate nurse development programs.
• Contribute to clinical governance, accreditation readiness and compliance with standards.

Skills

RN

AHPRA registration

Clinical education

Mentoring

Coaching

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualification in clinical education

Job description

Inspire, Educate and Empower Our Workforce!

Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a commitment to clinical education, professional development and delivering excellence in patient care?

Robinvale District Health Services (RDHS) is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Nurse Educator to join our dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the professional growth, clinical competence and confidence of our nursing workforce across our diverse rural health service.

As our Clinical Nurse Educator, you will play a key role in fostering a positive learning culture, strengthening clinical capabilities and ensuring our nursing teams are equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

About the Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing, the Clinical Nurse Educator will be responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating clinical education and professional development programs across RDHS.

Working collaboratively with Nurse Unit Managers, clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams, you will identify learning needs, support evidence-based clinical practice and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, coordinate and deliver clinical education, training and professional development programs for clinical and non- clinical staff.

• Support the orientation, induction and clinical competency assessment of new and existing nursing employees.

• Identify clinical learning needs and implement targeted education initiatives to address knowledge and skills gaps.

• Provide clinical coaching, mentoring and support to nursing staff, graduates and students.

• Coordinate and monitor mandatory clinical training and competency requirements.

• Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety and continuous improvement in clinical care.

• Support the implementation of new clinical policies, procedures, guidelines and best-practice standards.

• Collaborate with Nurse Unit Managers and clinical leaders to strengthen workforce capability and professional development.

• Assist with the coordination of student clinical placements and graduate nurse development programs.

• Contribute to clinical governance, accreditation readiness and compliance with relevant healthcare standards.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and approachable clinical educator who is passionate about developing others and creating a supportive learning environment.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Substantial clinical nursing experience, with demonstrated knowledge of contemporary nursing practice.

• Experience in clinical education, staff development, mentoring or competency assessment.

• A postgraduate qualification in clinical education, nursing or a relevant discipline, or a willingness to undertake further study.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

• The ability to engage, motivate and support staff with varying levels of clinical experience.

• Strong understanding of clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and multiple clinical settings.

• A commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace learning culture.

Experience working in rural healthcare, acute care, aged care or urgent care settings will be highly regarded.

Why Join RDHS?

At Robinvale District Health Services, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

We are a supportive and welcoming rural health service committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to our diverse community.

Our values of Care, Commitment, Respect, Professionalism and Collaboration guide our approach to patient care and the way we support one another.

We offer:

• A rewarding opportunity to influence clinical practice and nursing workforce development.

• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.

• Opportunities for professional development, education and career progression.

• Salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.

• A positive workplace culture that values innovation, learning and continuous improvement.

• The opportunity to enjoy a rewarding regional lifestyle with a strong sense of community and work-life balance.

Discover Life in Robinvale

Located on the picturesque Murray River in north-west Victoria, Robinvale offers a relaxed regional lifestyle, affordable living and a welcoming, culturally diverse community.

With access to local sporting clubs, recreational activities, quality schools and beautiful natural surroundings, Robinvale provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are passionate about nursing education, developing clinical excellence and empowering others to succeed, we would love to hear from you!

Join Robinvale District Health Services and help shape the future of nursing education and clinical practice within our community.

Robinvale District Health Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from all backgrounds.