Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department

NSW Health; Northern Beaches; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northern Beaches Hospital Emergency Department seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator to lead, develop and co-ordinate structured learning for nurses within NSLHD. You will provide clinical teaching, orientation, skill accreditation and professional development support for staff and students.

You will deliver hospital orientation and mandatory training, and teach nursing courses within and outside NSLHD. Travel to other sites for lecturing and workshops is expected as part of the Nursing

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration required to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Post-registration qualifications or clinical/education experience as deemed appropriate by the employer.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Computer literacy and ability to use hospital systems.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, coordinate and implement all structured learning for nurses within NSLHD.
• Provide clinical teaching, orientation, skill accreditation and professional development support.
• Deliver hospital orientation and mandatory training.
• Teach nursing courses within NSLHD and externally to NSLHD facilities.
• Contribute to the NSLHD Nursing Professional Development Program and travel to other sites as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Evidence-based practice

Quality improvement

Education

AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department

Looking for an opportunity to lead, inspire and develop the next generation of emergency nurses? Join the Northern Beaches Hospital Emergency Department as a Clinical Nurse Educator and become part of a high-performing team with supportive nursing and medical leadership, a collaborative education team, and a strong commitment to clinical excellence and professional development.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 7 November 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration:$2,381.70 - $2,458.90 per week
Hours Per Week:38

Whowe are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interestingand rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discriminationand racism.

Where you'll be working

The Northern Beaches Hospital Emergency Department provides care to both adult and paediatric patients in a fast-paced and rewarding clinical environment. As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will work full-time across morning and evening 8-hour shifts, collaborating with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Our department is supported by experienced nursing and medical leadership, a dedicated education team, and a culture that values teamwork, innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth. We are committed to supporting our staff to deliver exceptional patient care while developing their clinical expertise and career aspirations.

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Nurse Educator will be guided by the Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Consultant in leading, developing, co-ordinated and implementing all structured learning for nurses within NSLHD.The Clinical Nurse Educator will provide clinical teaching, orientation, skill accreditation and professional development support for all nursing staff and students. The Clinical Nurse Educator will have a role in the provision of hospital orientation and mandatory training. They will also be expected to teach in courses appropriate to nursing within and at facilities external to NSLHD. The Clinical Nurse Educator will participate in the development and teaching of the NSLHD Nursing Professional Development Program (this includes travelling to other sites within the LHD for lecturing and facilitation of workshops).

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Holds AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse AND holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to practice safe nursing care and knowledge of policies and clinical practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice, continuous quality improvement and risk management.