After Hours Clinical Nurse Educator

This is an opportunity to influence care, mentor others, and lead clinical excellence when it matters most.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until April 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $112,977.04 - $116,639.98 per anum + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ626248
Location: Armidale Hospital 
Applications Close: Sunday 25th January 2026

Where you'll be working
Armidale Hospital is a key regional health service providing high-quality, patient-centred care to the community. As the After Hours Clinical Nurse Educator, you will work across the facility outside of standard business hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
You will be supported by the Hospital Nurse Educator, After Hours Nurse Manager, and Director of Nursing, and will work collaboratively with Nurse Educators, Nurse Management, and Clinical Nurse Consultants. The role includes active involvement in Clinical Nurse Educator monthly meetings and ongoing professional development activities.

About the role
Step into a rewarding leadership role where your clinical expertise makes a real difference beyond standard business hours. As the After Hours Clinical Nurse Educator, you will deliver and evaluate high-quality clinical education programs in collaboration with Nurse Management, Nurse Educators, and Clinical Nurse Consultants. Your work will directly support excellence in clinical practice, evidence-based care, and improved patient outcomes across Armidale Hospital during evenings, nights, and weekends.
You won’t be working alone. This role is strongly supported by the Hospital Nurse Educator, After Hours Nurse Manager, and Director of Nursing, ensuring you have guidance, collaboration, and professional backing. You’ll be actively involved in educator training, contribute to shared learning, and participate in monthly Clinical Nurse Educator meetings, keeping you connected, supported, and at the forefront of clinical education practice.

Who we're looking for? 
In this influential role, you will mentor and support nurses to confidently meet and maintain professional standards of practice within their scope of role and model of care. Working collaboratively with the management team, fellow educators, and Clinical Nurse Consultants, you will plan, deliver, and evaluate meaningful clinical education that supports staff and students at every stage of their professional journey.
You will take the lead in the coordination and planning of clinical education, providing tailored, individualised teaching to meet the needs of both individuals and teams. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you will actively contribute to research and quality improvement initiatives, helping to shape safer, more effective clinical practice.
Above all, you will model behaviours aligned with the Excellence Framework, inspiring professionalism, accountability, and a culture of learning across the service.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration and who holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate.
• Current Workplace Training and Assessment Cert IV or willing to work towards
• Credentialed as a DETECT and DETECT junior trainer or willingness to obtain.
• Credentialed in Triage and ALS or willingness to obtain.

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: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• 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 

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. 
• 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. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 
• 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.   

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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Whiteley on Michelle.Whiteley@health.nsw.gov.au

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