Clinical Nurse Educator | Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Service

Colac Area Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service provider is looking for a Clinical Nurse Educator to deliver education and training for mental health services. This part-time role offers excellent conditions and professional development opportunities, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and wellbeing. Candidates must have significant experience in mental health and relevant qualifications, including a Bachelor's in Nursing and current APHRA registration.

Benefits

Excellent working conditions

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent qualifications.
• Current registration with APHRA as a Division 1 nurse.
• Postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing or education.

Responsibilities

• Provide contemporary education and training for nursing workforces.
• Clinical supervision of Entry to Practice nurses.
• Support service delivery in mental health, drugs, and alcohol.

Skills

Education and Teaching

Mental Health Services

Clinical Supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in Mental Health Nursing

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

Job description

Clinical Nurse Educator | Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Service

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight: 40

Job Category: Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Opportunity to be part of a team with shared passion for learning and development

Ability to support workforce innovation and quality improvements

Fixed Term Part time - 40 hours per fortnight – until 06/03/2026

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance.

Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Service

MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region.

Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive.

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE) are responsible for provision of contemporary education and training opportunities for nursing and other direct care workforces across Barwon Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Service.

The role will provide clinical supervision to Entry to Practice nurses, and other learning and development support to ensure effective mental health, drugs and alcohol service delivery.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent formal professionally recognised qualifications in Psychiatric Nursing
• Current registration with APHRA as a Division 1 nurse
• Postgraduate Diploma or Masters in mental health nursing, AOD, education or similar
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (minimum education and training qualification) or working toward successful completion
• Demonstrated experience and/or interest in education, teaching and learning processes
• At least 5 years full time experience working within mental health services
• Experience working as a trained clinical (professional) supervisor in a mental health setting

What we offer

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff well being program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.