Clinical Nurse Educator - Paediatrics & Special Care Nursery
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ649343 Requisition #
Build Paediatric and Special Care Nursery excellence through coaching, competency assessment and simulation.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $56.98 - $58.83 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ649343
Location: Manning Hospital
Applications Close: Thursday, 2nd April 2026
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.
Where you'll be working
Join Paediatrics at Manning Base Hospital with a Level 3 Special Care Unit (SCU) (3 beds for 34-week gestation neonates, back-transfers from JHCH NICU at 32 weeks, respiratory/CPAP support, hypoglycaemia, hyperbilirubin, growth/development) and Level 4 Paediatric Unit (8 beds for medical, surgical, orthopaedic, mental health, oncology patients aged 0-16 years). Both units network closely with John Hunter Children's Hospital (JHCH) tertiary services. Together, this creates a dynamic environment for specialised paediatric and neonatal care with strong regional support.
About the role
As Clinical Nurse Educator - Paediatrics & Special Care Nursery, you'll drive nursing workforce development across both units, ensuring clinical excellence, NSW Health compliance and safe, child/family-centred care in a Level 4 paediatric/Level 3 SCU environment. You'll provide clinical coaching, in-service education, competency assessments (IV therapy, neonatal resuscitation, paediatric OBS charts), incident reviews, training gap analysis, documentation, simulation coordination and alignment with Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) operational priorities - while leading projects like paediatric deterioration recognition, medication safety, new equipment training, sepsis pathways and annual resuscitation programs.
Reporting to nursing leadership with no direct reports but professional oversight of new graduates, students and skill-development staff, you'll role-model excellence, mentor career growth, build relationships with medical/allied health/maternity teams, and represent services at paediatric networks and committees. These responsibilities position you as a key leader building capability and quality across Paediatric/SCU services.
About you
You're an experienced Paediatric/SCU clinical leader with strong teaching skills, passionate about developing nursing competence and delivering family-centred care. You communicate effectively, lead confidently and thrive coordinating education in complex clinical environments.
You bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as Registered Nurse
- Postgraduate qualification in Paediatrics and Neonatal Nursing
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment OR proven experience in clinical teaching/competency assessment/simulation
- Strong Paediatric and SCU clinical experience
- Excellent communication and leadership skills for coaching and education delivery
- Experience in clinical teaching, assessment and program coordination
These skills and qualities will help you excel in building workforce capability across Manning's paediatric services, with allowances, study leave, social events, birthday celebrations and ongoing professional support.
The Perks
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
✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅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
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For role related queries or questions contact Renee Betts on Renee.Betts@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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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.
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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Hunter New England 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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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