Nurse Educator Grade 2 - Permanent Full Time - The Sutherland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Educator Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.9 - $134,500.7 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ611195
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications close: 19 October 2025
Come Work With Us!
Where you'll be working
The Education Practice and Capability Service at The Sutherland Hospital is a dynamic team that contributes to the organisation’s strategic priorities, including fostering a culture of learning and inquiry and development of effective and safe workplace cultures. The team are responsible for building the organisation’s capability to be responsive to changes in the health service and the provision of high quality, safe, person-centred care. Our purpose is to “Enable and empower the provision of person centred compassionate care, which is achieved through development and learning for staff across the Sutherland Hospital and Community Service”
The team have responsibility for the GradStart program, orientation program, undergraduate program, coaching and facilitation development, clinical teaching, professional development, workshops and mandatory training.
For role related queries or questions contact Chevonne Carswell on Chevonne.Carswell@health.nsw.gov.au
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
All Registered Nurses/Midwives must comply and act in accordance with recognised professional and organisational standards established by:Ministry of Health, The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and its facilities. All Registered Nurses/Midwives must adhere to all MOH, SESLHD and local policies and business rules related to the safe handling and administration of medications.
Clinical supervision at the point of care is the role of and responsibility of each Registered Nurse/Midwife and Enrolled Nurse within everyday clinical practice, in line with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council decision making framework for nurses and midwives.
All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.
The Nurse/Midwife Educator is a registered nurse/midwife who has responsibility for providing nursing/midwifery education, training and professional development in a range of contexts and environments in the health sector.
The Nurse/Midwife Educator is responsible for the efficient and effective provision and evaluation of education, training and professional development for the new and existing staff. It is intended that nurses and midwives will practice within their professional nursing and/or midwifery roles.
Nurse/Midwife Educator Grade 2 is the grade used for Registered Nurses/Midwives holding post registration nursing/midwifery clinical or education qualifications relevant to the clinical area in which he/she is appointed, or qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer;and who is appointed to a position of Nurse Educator/Midwife Educator Grade 2.
The Nurse/Midwife Educator Grade 2 shall be responsible for one of the following:
A nursing/midwifery education portfolio or program across a public hospital or affiliated health organisation (including but not limited to a transition program, enrolled nurse or registered nurse program);
A nursing/midwifery program for a clinical division or divisions across a public hospital or affiliated health organisation, or;
A nursing/midwifery program for a community based health service such as community health or mental health services
Selection Criteria:
1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
2. Recent experience in the development of practice
3. Holding post registration clinical or education qualification relevant to the position
4. Demonstrated effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation
5. Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate education and training programs
6. Demonstrated understanding of contemporary adult learning principles
7. Computer literacy and understanding of relevant information systems
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
