Clinical Nurse Educator - Incentives Offered

Hunter New England Local Health District; Moree; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rural Health Incentive

Salary Packaging

Paid Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator to lead education for junior staff at Moree District Hospital. You will deliver competent education, develop colleagues, and support staff orientation and supervision to ensure high-quality patient care.

The role offers ongoing professional development, a thorough orientation, and support from leadership with opportunities through Rural Health Incentive and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA and relevant clinical or education post-registration qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent nursing education hospital-wide.
• Identify learning needs and develop colleagues.
• Provide preceptorship for new staff when delegated.
• Support orientation of new staff to the hospital.
• Provide day-to-day clinical education support and supervision at point of care.
• Offer 1:1 informal education.
• Implement and evaluate education programs.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Clinical education

Precepting/mentoring

Education

Post-registration qualifications in clinical or education

Job description

Have more in Moree – champion your new team’s professional growth as our newest Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $62.67 - $64.70 per hour + Superannuation + Incentives + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full & Part Time, Temporary Full & Part Time, Casual opportunities available

Hours per week: Up to 38

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Location: Moree District Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ688330

Applications Close: Thursday 10th September 2026

At Moree Hospital, we are seeking an experienced, compassionate and dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator to join our team. As our newest team member, you will play a vital role in delivering competent education to our junior staff, which will in turn allow our nurses to provide care to patients with varying levels of illness or injury, supporting them and their families through what can often be distressing circumstances. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

You won’t be working alone. The selected candidate will be supported by the Health Service Manager, the Nurse Unit Managers, and will be provided a thorough orientation program including supernumery days. Ongoing professional development opportunities are always encouraged and supported by the leadership to align with your future goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver competent nursing education in a hospital-wide capacity.
• Contribute to the development of colleagues and identify learning needs.
• Support less experienced staff and acts as preceptor for new staff (when delegated this function).
• Support the orientation of new staff to the hospital.
• Provide day to day clinical education support and clinical supervision at the point of care.
• Provide 1:1 informal education.
• Implement and evaluate education programs.

Essential Criteria

Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA plus relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications and clinical experience.

Your New Home

Moree is a vibrant, progressive town at the heart of NSW’s northern wheatbelt, proudly recognised as Australia’s Artesian Spa Capital. Nestled on the NSW/QLD border, Moree blends rich culture, heritage, agriculture, and natural beauty. With daily flights to Sydney, quality schools, and a short commute to work, you’ll enjoy more time for the things you love - whether that’s joining community events, exploring the region, or relaxing in the iconic hot springs.

What We Can Offer You

• You may be eligible to be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
• The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community.
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families.
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees).
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses).
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees).
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport - for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family.
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.

For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Butler | [e-mail]

Information For Applicants

• Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [e-mail].

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: 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.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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