Clinical Nurse Educator - Ward 3D (525967)

Tasmanian Government; Launceston; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Carer Accredited Employer Status

Job summary

Tasmanian Government, Launceston General Hospital, is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for Ward 3D (525967). You will lead clinical education, mentor staff and coordinate education across a 32-bed general medical ward to support safe, high-quality patient care in a fixed-term, full-time role.

Applicants must be NMBA registered as a RN and have strong experience in clinical education and staff development, with excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Current NMBA registration as a Registered Nurse with relevant clinical experience.
• Experience in clinical education and staff development, mentoring, and ability to plan, deliver and evaluate programs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills with multidisciplinary teams and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical education programs, mandatory training, orientation and ongoing development for nursing staff.
• Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate education and training; promote a learning and research culture.
• Maintain education records and contribute to quality improvement, patient safety and WHS initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mentoring

Staff development

Communication

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Nursing registration (RN)

Job description

Clinical Nurse Educator - Ward 3D (525967)

Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 15 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Lead clinical education and staff development, empowering nurses through mentoring, training and collaboration to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

The Team

• Bring your strengths and join a supportive, engaged and dedicated team enriched by our hospital’s brand ‘CARE’ - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
• Provide strong clinical leadership, a proactive communication style to effectively co-ordinate the educational needs of a 32-bed general medical ward, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care, efficient patient flow, optimal resource utilisation, and effective multidisciplinary team collaboration.

The Role

The Role

Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate clinical education programs, including mandatory training, orientation and ongoing professional development for nursing staff.

Promote a positive learning and research culture through clinical support, mentoring, interprofessional education and performance development initiatives.

Maintain education records and contribute to organisational quality improvement, patient safety, safeguarding and work health and safety initiatives.

You will need

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), with relevant clinical experience.

Demonstrated experience in clinical education, staff development, mentoring and the ability to plan, deliver and evaluate education and training programs.

Highly developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and promote evidence-based, patient-centred care.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed term full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for approximately 12months.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum (Pro rata) . Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
• Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

*applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Lead clinical education and staff development, empowering nurses through mentoring, training and collaboration to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6

$118,297 to $125,543 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, full-time

Region:

North

Location:

LGH Charles Street, Launceston

Lead clinical education and staff development, empowering nurses through mentoring, training and collaboration to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.

• Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.
• Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.
• Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice.