Clinical Nurse Educator

If you are a dedicated and compassionate nurse with extensive experience in Intensive Care (ICU) and a deep passion for education, we invite you to seize this exciting opportunity to join the esteemed team at John Hunter Intensive Care Unit as a Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $55.32 - $57.11 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Country

Requisition ID: REQ549084

Applications Close: Sunday 6th April 2025

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

About The Role

As a Clinical Nurse Educator at John Hunter Hospital's Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of critical care nursing. Collaborating closely with Nurse Managers, Nurse Educators, and Clinical Nurse Consultants, you will design and deliver high-quality clinical education that drives excellence, fosters best practice, and enhances patient outcomes.

In this dynamic role, you will provide ongoing support and education to ICU nurses through a diverse range of training initiatives and professional development activities.

This position operates across a seven-day rotating roster, offering day shifts from Monday to Sunday.

You will be joining a flexible, responsive and smart workforce. Hunter New England Health is dedicated to excellence for every patient, at every time. We define excellence as the planned, disciplined approach to doing the right thing for patients and their families every time. In addition to ensuring work is conducted in a manner which demonstrates cultural respect in accordance with HNE Health's 'Closing the Gap' strategy.

You will receive dedicated support from the esteemed ICU Leadership team and benefit from a tailored orientation program designed to ensure a seamless transition into your role.

Join Our Team At John Hunter Intensive Care Unit

Located within 10km of Newcastle's Prestigious Coastline and just a short drive to the Hunter Valley Wine Country, JHH ICU will provide a rewarding career and a great lifestyle.

Our 29-bed ICU is rapidly expanding and offers a wide range of speciality services, including Trauma, Neurology, Neurosurgery, ENT, General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.

You will join a friendly, skilled, flexible, culturally diverse and compassionate workforce and will be supported in this role by our dedicated and multi-skilled team. You will be supported with an individualised orientation program, and we have a team of educators and staff that support and assist with providing learning opportunities for your ongoing development in the role.

Our ICU will be part of the new John Hunter Health Innovation Precinct scheduled for opening in June 2026, with a state-of-the-art purpose-built larger ICU currently under construction.

Apply today and be a part of a team that's shaping the future of Intensive Care in Hunter New England

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
• 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) - 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
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Requirements

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration.
• Holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply

Compassionate and driven - You are a dedicated ICU nurse with extensive experience, deeply committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Education-focused - You have a strong understanding of clinical nurse education and embrace innovative approaches to learning and development.

Exceptional communicator - You possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, ensuring effective collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

Team-oriented leader - You thrive in a supportive team environment, fostering a positive workplace culture that inspires growth and excellence.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can't wait to hear from you

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
• 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.
• 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.

Need more information?

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

For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Duns on natalie.duns@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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