Clinical Nurse Educator- Community Care

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; New South Wales; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 128,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

Relocation considerations

Flexible work options

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is seeking a part-time Clinical Nurse Educator for Community Care. This 16-hour-per-week role supports nursing staff, mentors students and new graduates, and advances best-practice education to improve patient outcomes within community health services.

The position offers NSW Health benefits, flexible work options, and pro rata remuneration with superannuation. Applications close 1 December 2026; location is negotiable within MLHD.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and demonstrated clinical experience in community care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate clinical education programs for nursing and midwifery staff.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Mentoring

Facilitation

Communication

Job description

Make a meaningful impact in community healthcare as a Clinical Nurse Educator - Community Care, where you'll inspire, support and develop the next generation of nurses while advancing excellence in patient care. This flexible 16-hour-per-week opportunity offers the chance to share your expertise, champion evidence-based practice, and help shape a positive learning culture across community health services. Employment type: Part Time Temporary until 7 January 2028 Position classification: Clinical Nurse Educator Renumeration: $124,273.70 - $128,301.89 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per week: 16 Requisition ID: REQ697276 Location: Location Negotiable within MLHD

About the role

Join our Community Care team as a Clinical Nurse Educator, where you'll play a key role in developing and supporting nursing staff to deliver exceptional care across community health services. This rewarding part-time opportunity allows you to inspire clinical excellence, mentor emerging clinicians, and drive best-practice education that makes a real difference to patients and communities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate clinical education programs for nursing and midwifery staff to support quality patient care.
• Provide mentorship, clinical supervision and support to students, graduate nurses, and existing staff.
• Facilitate orientation and professional development activities for new and transitioning employees.
• Promote evidence-based practice, clinical competence and a positive learning culture across community care services.
• Contribute to education resources, training initiatives, clinical policy development and service improvement activities.

Our benefits:

Financial

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• Relocation assistance considerations

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options including long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience and balance

What We’re Looking For:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, with demonstrated clinical experience in community care or a relevant specialty area.
• Proven ability to educate, mentor and support nurses, students and new staff, with strong clinical teaching and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• A passionate and proactive clinician committed to evidence-based practice, continuous learning and improving patient outcomes.

Applications close: 1 December 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process.

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. .