After Hours Clinical Nurse Educator - Incentives Offered

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Clinical Nurse Educator
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REQ582142 Requisition #

Join Armidale Hospital with this exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate nursing professional who is committed to education, staff development, and excellence in patient care!


Remuneration: $55.32 - $57.11 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Armidale Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ582142
Applications Close: Monday 16th June 2026


Shape your nursing career in a role that makes a real difference—while enjoying a rural lifestyle that has it all.

Are you a motivated and skilled Registered Nurse with a passion for wound care and community health? Join the dedicated team at Inverell Community Health Service and become an essential part of a small, supportive, and highly professional rural nursing team.



Why Inverell?

Located in the scenic countryside of northern NSW, Inverell offers the best of regional living—affordable housing, a welcoming community, and a relaxed lifestyle perfect for families and individuals alike. Here, you’ll enjoy a slower pace of life without sacrificing access to great schools, sporting clubs, and natural beauty.



Your Role

You’ll be part of a cohesive and committed team delivering essential community nursing services across Inverell, Ashford, and Bundarra. Working alongside Registered and Enrolled Nurses and supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, your role will focus on:

  • Wound care management, including advanced therapies such as Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) and PICC line care
  • Continence care
  • Rotational support across smaller surrounding community sites
  • Prioritising care in a dynamic environment while supporting and delegating within the team



What We're Looking For

We’re seeking a highly motivated Registered Nurse with:

  • Excellent time management and problem-solving skills
  • The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team
  • Strong clinical skills, particularly in wound care
  • A passion for providing high-quality care in a community setting



What we can offer you

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
  • 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 - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW. 
  • Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
  • 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
  • Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
  • Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
  • Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals






Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact John Kim on JaeHong.Kim@health.nsw.gov.au


Additional Information: 

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

Hunter New England Health 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. 



At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. 

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

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