Clinical Nurse Educator - Alcohol & Other Drugs - Location Negotiable

NSW Health; Bargo; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for Alcohol & Other Drugs, location negotiable within Southern NSW LHD. The role delivers ward/unit level educational programs, assesses clinical procedures, and supports staff development to improve patient care across the community.

Successful candidates will have AHPRA registration as a RN, post-registration qualifications, and a trainer/assessor certification or plan to obtain it. Travel may be required within the district.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Post-registration clinical or education qualifications.
• Certificate as a Workplace Trainer and Assessor or willingness to work towards certification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the clinical/speciality field.
• Demonstrated experience as a preceptor/mentor with teaching methods to develop staff.
• Ability to develop, deliver and evaluate education using adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical training at ward/unit level by formulating and delivering in-service educational programs; assessment and demonstration of clinical procedures.
• Fosters a preceptor/mentor role to support less experienced staff to enhance clinical skills and quality care.

Skills

Preceptor/mentor/coach

Adult learning principles

Interpersonal skills

Advanced computer skills

Education

Post-registration clinical or education qualifications

Certificate as Workplace Trainer & Assessor

Job description

Clinical Nurse Educator - Alcohol & Other Drugs - Location Negotiable

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Location: Negotiable within Southern NSW LHD sites
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration:$124,273.70 - $128,301.89 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ705618
Applications Close: 13 November 2026
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About the service
Clinical Nurse Educator – Inspire and Empower Nursing Excellence
Are you passionate about advancing nursing practice through education and mentorship in a rural healthcare setting?
At Southern, our Clinical Nurse Educators play a key role in developing nursing skills, supporting professional growth, and promoting best practice to enhance patient care across our community.
Make a lasting impact—help shape the future of nursing care in our community

What you'll be doing
Provides clinical training at a ward/unit level by formulating and delivering in-service educational programs; assessment and demonstration of clinical procedures. Fostering a preceptor/mentor role that supports less experienced staff to enhance their clinical skills development to achieve people focused quality care.

Selection Criteria

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant post registration clinical or education qualifications and/or current Certificate as a Workplace Trainer and Assessor or willingness to work towards certification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the relevant clinical/speciality field with a demonstrated knowledge of competency/skills requirements for staff to achieve quality clinical care.
• Demonstrated experience as a preceptor/mentor/coacher with the proven ability to use contemporary education and teaching methods to develop and motivate staff towards a learning culture.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and evaluate education and learning activities to meet individual learning needs, using adult learning principles and current best practice models.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, advanced computer skills and use of software programs to develop and deliver education.
• Evidence of participation in own professional development and a commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills for a workplace trainer and assessor.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: 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.

Southern NSW Local Health District 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 Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

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 **************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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.For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Tracy Bolton on ************@health.nsw.gov.au or phone: [phone] ***.

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