Clinical Nurse Educator- Harden

Southern NSW Local Health District; Harden; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 128,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation (super)

Leave loading 17.5%

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) in Harden. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based nursing education, supporting staff development, and leading learning initiatives within a rural health setting.

You will coordinate education programs, mentor staff and students, and participate in quality and safety activities to improve patient care. This demanding but rewarding role supports flexible working arrangements and professional

Qualifications

• Deliver and coordinate clinical education and professional development.
• Orient, supervise and mentor staff, students and TPP participants.
• Promote clinical leadership, best practice and a positive learning culture.
• Contribute to district-wide education, training and policy development.
• Provide unit-based and individual education and skill support.
• Delegate and support Nurses and others within scope of practice.
• Maintain contemporary practice and meet CNE/CME Framework requirements.
• Participate in audits, quality activities and care delivery aligned with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate clinical education and professional development.
• Orient, supervise and mentor staff, students and TPP participants.
• Promote clinical leadership, best practice and a positive learning culture.
• Contribute to district-wide education, training and policy development.
• Provide unit-based and individual education and skill support.
• Delegate and support Nurses and others within scope of practice.
• Maintain contemporary practice and meet CNE/CME Framework requirements.
• Participate in audits, quality activities and care delivery aligned with safety standards.

Skills

Clinical education

Mentorship

Clinical leadership

Policy development

Education delivery

Delegation

Audits & quality

Continual practice

Job description

Requisition Number: REQ686681
Employment Type: Permanent Part - Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $124,273.70 - $128,301.89 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 24
Applications Close: 25 September 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Harden

Rural Heart. Professional Impact. Join Harden, as a CNE.

About the Opportunity

Experience country living at its best in Harden–Murrumburrah. Set among fertile farmland and open skies, the town delivers a calm, fulfilling lifestyle supported by local shops, cafés, schools, parks and a proud history. Whether you enjoy heritage walks, outdoor recreation or community gatherings, Harden offers plenty to explore. With strong transport links, you’re only 1.5 hours from Canberra, 3.5 hours drive to Sydney, 1.5 hours to Wagga and connected to regional hubs like Young and Cootamundra. It’s an ideal base for those wanting rural tranquility with practical accessibility.

As a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) at Harden- Murrumburrah MPS, you will be instrumental in the development and career success of the nursing team. You will be the go-to expert for nursing education, providing engaging evidence-based programs and support to enhance clinical knowledge and skills. Reap the benefit of your patient and customised approach to education; ensuring all nursing staff can apply their learning to clinical practice and deliver safe, high-quality healthcare.

As the CNE, and ideal candidate you will:

• Deliver and coordinate clinical education and professional development
• Orient, supervise and mentor staff, students and TPP participants
• Promote clinical leadership, best practice and a positive learning culture
• Contribute to district-wide education, training and policy development
• Provide unit-based and individual education and skill support
• Delegate and support Nurses and others within scope of practice
• Maintain contemporary practice and meet CNE/CME Framework requirements
• Participate in audits, quality activities and care delivery aligned with safety standards
• At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
• Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.