Clinical Nurse Educator

Overview

Shape the future of nursing—become a Clinical Nurse Educator at Inverell Hospital and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Remuneration: $55.32 - $57.11 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Location: Inverell Hospital | Kamilaroi and Gamilaroi

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Hours Per Week: 20

Requisition ID: REQ599165

Applications Close: Sunday 21st September 2025

Where You\'ll Be Working

Join the Inverell Hospital Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) Team, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting and educating staff across the facility. Inverell Hospital is a busy Rural District Hospital, home to an Emergency Department, Renal Dialysis Unit, In-Patient Unit, Maternity, and Surgical Services.

Inverell is a historic rural town on the Macintyre River, known as Australia's Sapphire City.

As Our New Clinical Nurse Educator, You Will Be

• Providing clinical teaching and support to all levels of nursing staff.
• Working alongside nurses in a clinical capacity, facilitating education and development.
• Acting as a role model for staff, promoting evidence-based nursing practice.
• Interpreting and implementing policies, procedures, and guidelines related to nursing education.
• Assisting in the training of students, including Assistants in Nursing (AINs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs), and Registered Nurses (RNs).

To excel in this role, you will have

• A passion for education and professional development in nursing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills (non-negotiable).
• The ability to function as a clinical expert, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and expertise.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Support & Development

• Full orientation and training provided.
• Support from the Hospital Services Manager (HSM), NUMs of each department, and the wider education team.
• Access to ongoing professional development, research, and quality improvement opportunities.
• If you are passionate about mentoring, clinical education, and shaping the future of nursing, we want to hear from you

Essential Requirements

• Current Workplace Training and Assessment Cert IV or willing to work towards
• Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration and who holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate.

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join a team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
• Access to The Welcome Experience to connect you and your family with local people and resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster
• Sustainable Healthcare – Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – supporting work-life balance
• Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – support for staff and family members
• Opportunities to collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals

Need more information?

• Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on Katherine.Randall@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

• *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• 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.

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.

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

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.

Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://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.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

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