Clinical Nurse Educator- Emergency Department, Periop and Paediatric Unit- Wagga Wagga
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $112,977.04 - $116,639.98 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: up to 38
Applications Close: 7 May 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Wagga Wagga
Educate, Empower, Elevate Nursing Practice.
Wagga Wagga offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. As the largest inland city in NSW, it provides access to modern healthcare facilities, strong professional networks, excellent schools, vibrant cafés and restaurants, and a welcoming community. Enjoy short commutes, affordable living, and a relaxed lifestyle by the Murrumbidgee River.
Stay connected with ease—Wagga Wagga offers great transport options with flights, rail and road access, placing you within reach of Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.
About the Opportunity
As a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) at Wagga Base Hospital, you will be instrumental in the development and career success of the nursing team across the areas of Emergency, Periop and pediatric units. You will be the go-to expert for nursing education, providing engaging evidence-based programs and support to enhance clinical knowledge and skills, in your specialist field. Drive a patient-focused, tailored education approach that supports nursing staff to translate learning into safe, high-quality clinical care.
As the CNE, and ideal candidate you will:
Deliver and coordinate clinical education and professional development
Orient, supervise and mentor staff, students and TPP participants
Promote clinical leadership, best practice and a positive learning culture
Contribute to district-wide education, training and policy development
Provide unit-based and individual education and skill support
Delegate and support Nurses and others within scope of practice
Maintain contemporary practice and meet CNE/CME Framework requirements
Participate in audits, quality activities and care delivery aligned with safety standards
To find out more, please review the Position Description
Why join MLHD?
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.
How to Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Ricky Tasker via email, Ricky.Tasker@health.nsw.gov.au , if you have any questions about this role.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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