Clinical Nurse Educator

HammondCare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave benefits – additional annual le

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

HammondCare is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for the Palliative Care Unit at Braeside Hospital in Prairiewood. This permanent full-time role delivers clinical education to support staff in providing high-quality, patient-centred care.

The Educator partners with the Nursing Unit Manager, CNC, HammondCare Health Education Lead and other clinical managers to build a cohesive team and ensure education activities align with organisational goals.

Qualifications

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or enrolled in the program.
• Postgraduate qualification in palliative care or extensive clinical experience.
• Education qualification or willingness to complete would be an advantage.
• Proven ability to design, deliver and evaluate education programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership and clinical guidance to unit staff.
• Foster development of knowledge and skills in the area of speciality.
• Partner with Nursing Unit Manager, CNC, Hammond College and other clinical managers.
• Deliver clinical nurse education in the unit and provide programs based on needs analysis.
• Evaluate education programs and discuss outcomes to ensure effectiveness.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Education program delivery

Clinical leadership

Team management

Administrative & IT skills

Independent & team work

Education

Current registration with AHPRA

Certificate IV in Workplace Training

Postgraduate qualification in palliative care

Nursing education qualification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

We've been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life's most difficult circumstances. Whether it's in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

About HammondCare

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

We've been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life's most difficult circumstances. Whether it's in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

About the role

This permanent full-time role as Clinical Nurse Educator is located in the Palliative Care Unit at Braeside Hospital in Prairiewood and will contribute to the achievement of HammondCare's organisational goals by delivering clinical education programs that assist staff in providing high-quality care that is customer-focused.

The Clinical Nurse Educator works in partnership with the Nursing Unit Manager, CNC, HammondCare Health Education Lead and other clinical managers to ensure education activities build and maintain a cohesive clinical team.

HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.

The essence of this role

• Provide educational leadership and clinical guidance to unit staff to foster the development of knowledge and skills in the area of speciality
• Promote a culture of enquiry and learning that facilitates the development of person-centred practice
• Work in partnership with the Nursing Unit Manager, CNC, Hammond College and other clinical managers to ensure education activities build and maintain a cohesive clinical team
• Deliver clinical nurse education in the unit and provide educational programs based on needs analysis
• Evaluate clinical education programs and report/discuss outcomes with the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure effectiveness

About you

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or currently enrolled in the program would be an advantage
• Relevant Post Graduate qualification in palliative care and/ or extensive clinical experience in speciality
• Education qualification or willingness to complete would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated skills in developing, delivering and evaluating education programs
• Proven ability to provide clinical leadership and act as a resource person/mentor for nursing staff
• Evidence of initiation/participation in Quality Improvement initiatives
• Experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator or Clinical Nurse Specialist would be an advantage
• Experience managing a team of skilled professionals
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits - What are we offering

• Salary packagingLeave benefits - purchased additional annual leave
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

For any specific queries please contact Angela Dowds at ******@hammond.com.au

Closing Date: 14th November 2026

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to staff screening, a criminal record and immunisation checks.