Clinical Nurse Educator, Renal Services, Centre for Education & Training

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing program

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses cap $9,010

Meals and entertainment cap $2,650

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for Renal Services within the Centre for Education & Training. The Educator will plan, deliver and evaluate education to strengthen workforce capability and ensure evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Working as part of CET, the Educator leads education initiatives, applies learner-centred approaches and collaborates with clinical teams to support continuous improvement and professional development across Barwon Health renal services

Qualifications

• Current professional qualification with active AHPRA registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in renal nursing or education or working towards it is desirable.
• Ability to apply contemporary education theory and learner-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct learning needs analyses to identify skill gaps and inform education solutions.
• Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate education programs aligned with NSQHS standards.
• Apply learner-centred, simulation and blended learning methods to improve knowledge retention and clinical capability.
• Use evaluation and quality improvement data to measure education effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Foster interprofessional learning by collaborating with clinical teams and external partners.
• Ensure education activities comply with safety, quality, information management and OH&S standards.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Renal nursing

Postgraduate education

Education

RN registration with AHPRA

Postgraduate qualification in renal nursing

Postgraduate qualification in education (desirable)

Job description

Clinical Nurse Educator, Renal Services, Centre for Education & Training

Clinical Nurse Educator - Renal Services

Centre for Education & Training

• Advance your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service, supporting education and training across renal services of Barwon Health and regional satellite centres in Colac, Lorne & Portland
• Join a dynamic and highly committed team of clinicians in a varied, challenging, and rewarding role
• Benefit from excellent work–life balance in a stunning regional location, close to the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road
• Permenant part time position - 64 hours per fortnight

About the role

Working as a member of the CET team, Educators contribute to a coordinated and interprofessional approach to education that aligns with organisational priorities, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and ensures clinical practice remains evidence based, safe and person-centred.
The Educator plays a critical role in enhancing workforce capability by planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating education and training for Barwon Health’s clinical workforce. This position supports the provision of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care by promoting clinical excellence, professional development, and lifelong learning. The role supports the career development of health professionals and contributes to a culture that values learning and strives for best practice

Keyresponsibilities

• Conduct learning needs analyses using multiple data sources to identify skill and knowledge gaps and inform targeted, competency-based education solutions.
• Design, develop, deliver, and evaluate high-quality education and training programs for healthcare staff, ensuring alignment with evidence-based practice, NSQHS standards, and organisational requirements.
• Apply contemporary education theory, learner-centred approaches, simulation and blended learning methodologies to create engaging education that supports knowledge retention, clinical capability and transfer to practice.
• Use evaluation, quality improvement, education-related research and workforce data to measure the effectiveness of education initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to evidence-based clinical education practice.
• Foster interprofessional learning and collaboration by working closely with clinical teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners to support a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Ensure education activities are safely and effectively delivered in compliance with safety, quality, information management, and OHS standards, including accurate documentation and reporting.

Whatwe’relooking for

• Current professional qualification with active AHPRA registration (or eligibility for professional association membership). Postgraduate qualification in renal nursing, education or equivalent (or working towards) is desired.
• Demonstrated clinical excellence with strong consolidation of practice experience, supported by effective communication, interpersonal, and leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of contemporary education theory, pedagogical principles and learner-centred approaches, with a commitment to ongoing development in clinical education.
• Demonstrated experience in, or capability to, design, deliver and evaluate education and training programs, with experience in education, quality improvement, research, project management or service development highly desirable.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, lead change, and apply high-level organisational and problem-solving skills in complex clinical environments.
• Proficient use of information technology and education-related systems, with demonstrated commitment to reflective practice, professional development, and compliance with Barwon Health's EEO and OH&S policies.

Excellent working conditions anda strong senseof job satisfaction

• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

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Additionalinformation

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)