Educating, Mentoring, and Elevating Nursing Practice.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $56.98 – $58.83 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ663309
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026
Location: Wee Waa Community Hospital
About The Role
The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for facilitating clinical teaching and learning for nursing staff, graduates, students and trainees while supporting a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and safe patient care.
This position plays a key role in strengthening and supporting the rural nursing workforce through mentorship, orientation, competency assessment and ongoing education initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Assess, implement and evaluate educational activities and competency-based training for nursing staff.
* Coordinate orientation and ongoing education for new graduate nurses, undergraduate nursing students and school-based trainees.
* Provide individualized teaching, supervision and support across clinical areas.
* Participate in local and district meetings to foster effective professional relationships and support operational and clinical priorities.
Essential Criteria
* Registered Nurse with current full AHPRA registration.
* Relevant post-registration qualifications in clinical practice and/or education, or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
* Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or willingness to work toward obtaining.
Benefits
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* ADO's each month (for full time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
* Superannuation contributions
* Salary packaging options
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Eligibility
* Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ Passport. Temporary visa holders may only be offered employment if no suitable local candidate is identified.
* Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are provided for applicants where necessary.
* All staff are expected to uphold child‐safe standards and protect children and young people.
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