Clinical Nurse Educator - Close Observation Unit - Eurobodalla

NSW Health; Deua; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Annual influenza vaccinations

Staff development support

Lifestyle balance

Job summary

NSW Health’s Eurobodalla Regional Hospital is opening soon and seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator to lead ward-based education. The role focuses on delivering in-service training, assessing practice, and mentoring staff to improve patient care in a developing regional facility.

The position supports professional development, requires AHPRA RN registration, and offers a generous hourly remuneration plus health benefits.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Post-registration clinical or education qualifications or willingness to work towards Workplace Trainer cert.
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience in relevant area with competency-based teaching demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Deliver in-service education and clinical training at ward/unit level.
• Assess and demonstrate clinical procedures for staff development.
• Foster a preceptor/mentor role to enhance skills and quality of care.

Skills

AHPRA RN

Preceptor experience

Adult education principles

Mentoring/Coaching

Education

Post-registration education credentials

Workplace Trainer cert (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

Educational program delivery

Job description

Welcome to Southern
Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time till 16 July 2027
Location: Moruya / Batemans Bay
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration:$62.68 - $64.71 per hour
Hours Per Week:24
Applications Close: 26 Oct 2026

Interview Details:Scheduled within 10 days of closing

The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region.

Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra. ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined. Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.

You can learn more about the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital here.

Support for

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

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.

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 [e-mail] 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. www.immi.gov.au

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