Clinical Nurse Educator, Medical Ward

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

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for Ward 6D at Northern Beaches Hospital. The role focuses on developing and coordinating structured learning for nursing staff, with emphasis on clinical teaching, orientation, and professional development.

The educator will also contribute to hospital orientation and mandatory training across NSLHD. The position requires AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and post-registration qualifications in education or clinical practice.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is required.
• Post-registration qualifications in education or clinical practice preferred.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, coordinate and implement structured learning for nurses.
• Provide clinical teaching, orientation, skill accreditation and professional development support.
• Teach in nursing courses within NSLHD and at external facilities.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Post-registration qualifications

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Tools

Nursing education tools

Job description

Exciting opportunity to support and develop the nursing staff on Ward 6D at Northern Beaches Hospital.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration:$2,381.70 - $2,458.90 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ704109

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, theircarers, 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

Northern Beaches Hospital - Ward 6D

Ward 6D is an acute medical ward with a focus on geriatric care including the management of older patients with complex medical needs. It is a 30 bed ward.

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.