Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE)
Permanent part-time | 4 days per week | Weekdays only
Make a difference for learners and staff and contribute to great care and experiences for our community
About the role
The role is based at Maroondah Hospital providing Clinical Educator support to Ward 2 North. The ward specialises in General Medicine and the Acute Care of the Older Person (ACOP).
ACOP is a contemporary care model which delivers effective, efficient and comprehensive care for older people; to ensure early access to complex care planning and discharge management.
As a Clinical Educator, your focus will be learners at levels in Ward 2 North, with some shared site‐educational responsibilities: working closely with other CNEs from specialties within Practice Capability at the Maroondah site.
You will take a pivotal role in upskilling the workforce to deliver best practice nursing care. You will support pre‐registration and post‐graduate students, graduates, novice and established nurses, with work including but not limited to liaising with the Student Programs team to facilitate placement rostering and reporting, supporting learner development and wellbeing, working with the Transition to Practice team to support and guide graduates, and collaborating closely with the Nurse Manager to understand and meet the learning needs of the clinical team.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
* Clinical experience in medical nursing
* Clinical experience with education programs including experience in clinical practice supervision of learners (students, graduates)
* Demonstrated leadership with the ability to inspire, influence and motivate staff and to contribute to and foster a positive learning culture
* Demonstrated organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail
* Advanced interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication, leadership and conflict management, in order to facilitate effective team functioning
* Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 software
* Leadership / participation in education and research
* Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
* Experience in interprofessional education
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up‐to‐date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.
What we offer
Earning a wide range of Employee Benefits.
* Mentor and Shadowing program
* Access to discovery days across our sites
* Study and professional development leave
* Friendly & supportive teams
* Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
* Fitness Passport for work‐life balance
* Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
* Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
* Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
* Access to Private Health Insurance offers
* Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power‐Bi training
* Cafes at all of our Hospitals
Next Steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and you are eligible to work in Australia.
We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know:
* We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
* We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
* As a child‐safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
* Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine‐preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
* Advertising may end before the closing date.
* We do not accept recruitment agency application
Contact Person: Stacey Becker, Associate Director, Practice Capability
Contact Number: (03) 9871 3107
Contact Email: stacey.becker@easternhealth.org.au
Contact Person: Brooke White, Senior Educator, Practice Capability
Contact Number: (03) 9871 1717
Contact Email: Brooke.white@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: 30/06/2026
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