Clinical Nurse Educator

Shape the future of paediatric nursing while mentoring the next generation in a dynamic, supportive environment at John Hunter Children’s Hospital.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Until February 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $55.32 - $57.11 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital | Awabakal Land
Requisition ID: REQ536990
Applications Close: Sunday 5th January 2025

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: 

• Orientation plus ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life 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 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

About the role:

This role is pivotal in mentoring and supporting nurses to achieve and adhere to standards of practice and models of care. The CNE facilitates clinical teaching and learning, completes assessment, implementation and evaluation of education programs and coordinates orientation and education for new graduate nursing staff, undergraduate nurses, school-based trainees and Aboriginal Cadets including ongoing support and supervision.

This is a part time job share and days of work will be negotiated. This role will report directly to the Director of Nursing for Children Young People and Families, for operational management, professional leadership, and support. Professional education guidance and leadership is provided by the nurse educators in the team. Orientation to the role will be provided and any required upskilling or training for the role will be provided as needed.


About you:

The ideal candidate will have extensive paediatric nursing experience, knowledge, and skills. A passion for teaching is a must, with the ability to work well in a small team. Innovation is this space is always welcomed with new ways of teaching always open for exploration. The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills and can develop relationships with nurse unit managers and service managers for collaboration on the identification of learning needs and the provision of education and support.

Where you’ll be working:

Discover an exceptional opportunity at the John Hunter Children’s Hospital (JHCH), a premier tertiary-level paediatric facility nestled in the vibrant city of Newcastle, NSW. 

The JHCH education team and the clinical nurse educators provide an essential role in supporting new and experienced nursing staff to develop their skills to provide excellent care to the children and families in our care. This role is based within the JHCH incorporating hand on clinical support on the paediatric medical, surgical, day stay and adolescent wards.

Beyond your professional impact, enjoy an enviable lifestyle surrounded by pristine beaches, tranquil lakes, and lush bushland, making every day both rewarding and rejuvenating. Join us and elevate your nursing career in a location that offers the perfect blend of professional excellence and natural beauty.

Additional information:

• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid-January 2025.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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. 

Requirements: 

Our successful candidate will possess the following: 

• Registered as a Nurse with AHPRA and who holds relevant paediatric clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate.

Want to know more? 

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Sinead Redman on Sinead.Redman@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

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: http://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.
 
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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