Shape the future of nursing—become a Clinical Nurse Educator at Inverell Hospital and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals!
Remuneration: $55.32 - $57.11 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Location: Inverell Hospital | Kamilaroi and Gamilaroi
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ564433
Applications Close: Sunday, 13th April 2025
Where You'll Be Working:
Join the Inverell Hospital Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) Team, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting and educating staff across the facility. Inverell Hospital is a busy Rural District Hospital, home to an Emergency Department, Renal Dialysis Unit, In-Patient Unit, Maternity, and Surgical Services.
As Our New Clinical Nurse Educator, You Will Be:
* Providing clinical teaching and support to all levels of nursing staff.
* Working alongside nurses in a clinical capacity, facilitating education and development.
* Acting as a role model for staff, promoting evidence-based nursing practice.
* Interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines related to nursing education.
* Assisting in the training of students, including Assistants in Nursing (AINs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs), and Registered Nurses (RNs).
To Excel In This Role, You Will Have:
* A passion for education and professional development in nursing.
* Strong communication and leadership skills (non-negotiable!).
* The ability to function as a clinical expert, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and expertise.
* A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
Support & Development:
* Full orientation and training provided.
* Support from the Hospital Services Manager (HSM), NUMs of each department, and the wider education team.
* Access to ongoing professional development, research, and quality improvement opportunities.
Essential Requirements:
* Current Workplace Training and Assessment Cert IV or willing to work towards.
* Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration and relevant clinical or education post-registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate.
What We Can Offer You:
* Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
* Access to The Welcome Experience to connect you and your family with local people and resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
* Sustainable Healthcare – Together towards zero.
* Proximity to shopping and other services.
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees).
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
* 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses).
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – supporting work-life balance.
* Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
* Fitness Passport – discounted gym options for you and your family.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – support for staff and family members.
Need more information?
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Additional Information:
* *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part-time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.
* To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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