Nurse Educator Resuscitation and Simulation

NSW Health; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Allocated Days Off

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career progression & development

Job summary

The Nurse Educator, Resuscitation and Simulation at Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District leads the design, delivery and evaluation of education programs in BLS, ALS and simulation-based learning. You will drive evidence-based practice and support workforce development across ISLHD.

This temporary full-time role offers educational leadership, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and involvement in relevant committees to strengthen patient safety and clinical capability.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration as Registered Nurse/Midwife with post registration nursing/midwifery education qualifications relevant to resuscitation and/or simulation.
• Evidence-based education program development and evaluation experience.
• Ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate education programs for resuscitation and simulation.
• Provide educational leadership and district-wide oversight to strengthen clinical capability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and committees to promote best practice and patient safety.
• Support workforce development priorities and contribute to reporting.

Skills

Nurse educator

Resuscitation education

Simulation education

Education leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

AHPRA RN/Midwife registration

Resuscitation or simulation education qualifications

Job description

Nurse Educator Resuscitation and Simulation

Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

$75.35 - $76.86 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time – 4 January 2027 – 16 May 2027 (job share considered) | Illawarra Shoalhaven Health Education Centre | REQ704139 | Grade: Nurse Educator Grade 2 | Applications close: Sunday 22 November, 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Nurse Educator, Resuscitation and Simulation, is responsible for the development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of evidence-based education programs supporting the recognition and management of deteriorating patients, with a focus on Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS) and simulation-based education across ISLHD.

The role provides educational leadership and district-wide oversight to strengthen clinical capability, multidisciplinary team performance and patient safety. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, the Nurse Educator promotes contemporary clinical practice, supports workforce development priorities, and provides expert advice, reporting and representation on relevant committees and working groups.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• - Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)


• - Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay


• - Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)


• - Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)


• - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families


• - Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

• - Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.


• - Working With Children Check (WWCC)


• - Current AHPRA Registration as Registered Nurse/Midwife with post registration nursing/midwifery clinical or education qualifications relevant to resuscitation and/or simulation or qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer)


• - Valid NSW Drivers Licence

This is a temporary full time position from 4 January 2027 to 16 May 2027, with the possibility of extension. Job share considered.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

• - Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.


• - Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.


• - Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.


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• - For role-related queries or help applying, contact Jacquie Barrass at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.