Clinical Nurse Educators

Corryong Health; Shire of Towong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Corryong Health seeks a Nurse Educator to coordinate education and professional development for acute and residential staff, with a focus on hands‑on clinical support and the Regional Graduate Nurse Program. The role supports staff recruitment and retention through strategic action planning and program evaluation.

The ideal candidate will identify gaps in clinical practice, work with the Leadership team to develop Professional Improvement Plans, and reference the attached description for full

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority registration.
• Postgraduate qualifications/certificates relevant to clinical teaching and development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with diverse teams and learners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Regional Graduate Nurse Program with hands-on clinical support.
• Support Nurse Unit Manager to recruit and retain staff through planning, monitoring and evaluation of programs.
• Identify gaps in clinical practice and develop Professional Improvement Plans with leadership.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Communication skills

Leadership

Staff development

Problem solving

Education

Postgraduate qualifications/certificates relevant to the position (TAE 40110)

Registered Nurse registration

Job description

About The Role

The purpose of the position is to support and coordinate the education and professional development training requirements with flexible learning options (internal and external) of the acute and residential staff so that skills and competencies needed at Corryong Health are at best practice. To coordinate and manage the Regional Graduate Nurse Program, with a strong focus on “hands on” clinical support. Support Corryong Health Nurse Unit Manager to recruit and retain staff through strategic and action planning, monitoring and evaluation of programs and systems as well as resource identification.

About The Role

The purpose of the position is to support and coordinate the education and professional development training requirements with flexible learning options (internal and external) of the acute and residential staff so that skills and competencies needed at Corryong Health are at best practice. To coordinate and manage the Regional Graduate Nurse Program, with a strong focus on “hands on” clinical support. Support Corryong Health Nurse Unit Manager to recruit and retain staff through strategic and action planning, monitoring and evaluation of programs and systems as well as resource identification.

This role aims to identify gaps in clinical practice and in collaboration with the Leadership team and develop Professional Improvement Plans with stated staff.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details.

About You

You will have:

Essential

• Hold current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Professionals Registration Authority with post graduate qualifications/certificates relevant to the position TAE 40110
• Demonstrated understanding, knowledge and commitment to a high standard of nursing care
• Demonstrated competence in clinical teaching and learning in the health care environment using a range of forms including face to face and online learning platforms.
• Demonstrated effective communication & interpersonal skills with problem solving ability, particularly in supporting a diverse group of people to meet their professional development responsibilities
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development with proven high- level leadership, clinical skills and knowledge.
• Significant experience in acute and aged care nursing and a sound knowledge of current aged care standards and the Public Sector Aged Residential Care Quality Indicators and NSQHS.
• Demonstrated understanding of how to access, lead, implement and evaluate evidence based/evidence informed and leading practice for nursing and personal care staff.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and practice in nursing
• Willingness to undertake annual vaccinations, fit testing and employment checks as required by Victorian law and Department of Health guidelines,
• Demonstrate a commitment to the (Victorian Public Sector) VPSC Code of Conduct, Equal Employment Opportunity, Work Health & Safety and Cultural Diversity principles.

Please refer to the attached position description for full details.

About Corryong Health

Corryong Health operates as a Multipurpose Service (MPS), a flexible health care model designed to provide integrated health and aged care services in rural and remote areas.

Corryong Health serves as a key healthcare provider for the Upper Murray region, ensuring access to essential services. We constantly work towards building a service profile that reflects the entire community, to ensure people feel cared for, have an opportunity to be healthy, live well and are connected across the healthcare ecosystem. As the community population profile changes, so too does the Corryong Health service mix.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, safe care to our community and are regularly accredited against national standards, ensuring best practice across all services.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Corryong Health is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, contact the People & Culture team on [e-mail].

As part of our commitment to equity and inclusion, applicants are invited to complete voluntary demographic questions (e.g. gender, cultural background, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, disability). This information is de-identified and used to improve our recruitment practices.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.