Clinical Nurse Educator

Empower excellence in care - lead clinical education and inspire a diverse team to deliver best practice every day

Remuneration: $55.32 - $57.11 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ557273
Applications Close: Tuesday, 6th May 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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: 

• Play a key role in shaping the capability of the healthcare workforce and improving patient outcomes in your local community.
• Access a wide range of training, education programs, and career progression opportunities.
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees).
• 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. 

About the role:
We're looking for a dynamic and proactive Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to lead the delivery of high-quality clinical education across Armidale Community Health. In this role, you’ll work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team to support staff development and promote excellence in patient care.

You will design, deliver, and evaluate clinical education programs in partnership with Nurse Managers, Nurse Educators, and Clinical Nurse Consultants. Working alongside a diverse workforce, including Nursing and Allied Health professionals, you’ll ensure staff across the service are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.

This is a rewarding opportunity to influence learning and practice at both the individual and service level.

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging, evidence-based education sessions suited to varied clinical needs.

• Evaluate and adapt programs to ensure ongoing relevance and impact.

• Work closely with Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Consultants, and other educators to deliver integrated learning strategies.

• Partner with Allied Health and nursing teams to identify workforce development needs.

• Be a visible clinical leader—mentoring, guiding, and inspiring staff in their professional growth.

• Promote a positive learning culture focused on excellence and continuous improvement.

• Drive quality improvement by aligning education with clinical governance, safety standards, and best practice principles.

• Use your clinical expertise and initiative to anticipate educational needs.

• Support the workforce to develop problem-solving skills and confidence in their practice.

• Engage in your professional development to stay up-to-date with best practices and emerging trends in healthcare education.

What we're looking for:

• You’re self-driven and passionate about lifelong learning and professional growth.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment, able to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• You’re proactive, with a talent for identifying educational needs and delivering practical solutions.
• You’re a confident communicator who builds strong relationships and fosters team learning.

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.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and willing to travel for work purposes.

Additional Information:

• 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. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies. 
• 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 David Percival on David.Percival@health.nsw.gov.au