Clinical Nurse Educator

Hammond Health & Hospitals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave benefits

Training & career development

Job summary

HammondCare in Prairiewood, NSW, seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator for the Palliative Care Unit. Lead clinical education programs to enhance staff knowledge and person-centred care, aligning with organisational goals.

Your role partners with Nursing Unit Manager and HammondCare Health Education Lead to build a cohesive team, drive learning culture, and deliver education with needs analysis and evaluation to improve care quality.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a nurse.
• Postgraduate qualification in palliative care is advantageous.
• Experience developing, delivering and evaluating education programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical nurse education in the palliative care unit.
• Lead education activities and needs analysis with staff.
• Evaluate outcomes and report to Nurse Unit Manager.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Education program delivery

Nursing staff mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

RN Registration (AHPRA)

Postgraduate palliative care

Education/training qualification

Tools

MS Office

EMR systems

Job description

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

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.

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.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work.

Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.

Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care.

We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills.

Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free.

Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits!

Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres.

When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.