Clinical Nurse Educator - Rose Ward

SA Health; South Australia; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Australia is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to provide clinical care and lead education for nursing staff. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and promoting a learning culture to improve patient outcomes. Ideal candidates should be Registered Nurses or Midwives with substantial experience. This part-time position offers salary packaging benefits and is located in Adelaide CBD. Applications close on January 19, 2026.

Benefits

Salary packaging benefits

Access to Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support may be available

Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN or Midwife registration.
• Experience in supervising nursing staff and students is vital.
• Effective communication and leadership skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide education, training, and clinical support to nursing staff.
• Lead clinical teaching and orientation for new staff.
• Assist in achieving high-quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Specialist assessment

Education

Registered Nurse or Midwife with 3+ years experience

Job description

Job no: 925265
Work type: Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – RN/M2C, $87,416.00 - $110,497.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part time 0.74FTE, ongoing contract
  • Temporary requirement to fulfil the role at 0.84FTE until 15 May 2026 on a 7-day rotating roster

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Educator provides evidence-based clinical care while leading education, training, and competency development for nursing staff. Collaborate with leaders and multidisciplinary teams to promote a strong learning culture, support quality care, and improve patient outcomes on Rose Ward.

Key duties of the role

• Participate in clinical teaching, overseeing the learning experience, and goal setting for students, new staff and staff with less experience
• Provide orientation to all new staff
• Provide ongoing learning, education and training to all staff
• Provide proficient, evidence based, person centred, clinical nursing and case management
• Assist and support the Nurse Unit Manager and the Nurse Educators in clinical and educational activities

Skills and Experience

• Registered Nurse and or Midwife with at least 3 years post registration experience OR currently classified as a Clinical Nurse or holds an Associate Nurse Unit Manager position
• Experience in the supervision of students, Assistants in Nursing, Enrolled Nurses and less experienced Registered Nurses
• Effective and highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, and leadership
• Ability to undertake specialist assessment of children with complex developmental problems
• Ability to lead and motivate staff to achieve positive outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential.

Enquiries can be directed to

Administration Coordinator - Nursing

[e-mail]

8161 8139

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date

Tuesday 19th January 2026 at 11:55pm

Advertised:

05 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 19 Jan 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time