Nurse Educator

Nurse Educator | Busselton | Full-Time opportunity

About Us: Capecare is recognised as a leading provider of aged care and accommodation services for seniors across the Southwest region of Western Australia. Located in Busselton on the shores of Geographe Bay and with a second location in Dunsborough, Capecare takes pride in meeting the changing needs of today's ageing community by delivering an outstanding model of care for clients and families choosing their services.

About the Role: The main purpose of this role is to provide leadership in clinical education, training, and professional development across residential aged care, community home care and allied health. The role ensures that staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to deliver safe, person-centred, and evidence-based care across all service areas and supports compliance, quality outcomes, and appropriate AN-ACC funding determination.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assess the training needs and develop, deliver, and evaluate competency-based education programs for Registered Nurses (RNs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs), Carers, Support Workers, and Allied Health staff.
• Provide training in key clinical risk areas, including (but not limited to): Handover, Medication safety and administration, Infection prevention and control, Falls prevention and management, Pressure injury prevention and wound care, Dementia and behaviours of concern, Incident Identification and Management and Palliative Care.
• Facilitate induction training for new staff and ongoing professional development for existing staff.
• Support ongoing competency assessments and skill reviews to maintain workforce capability.
• Educate and coach staff on accurate, timely, and person-centred clinical documentation.
• Ensure staff understand how to record information that supports AN-ACC funding and reflects the true care needs of residents and clients.
• Work collaboratively with clinical leaders to identify documentation gaps and implement targeted training.
• Support quality improvement initiatives by identifying training needs through audits, incident reviews, and feedback.
• Contribute to policy, procedure, and guideline development relevant to clinical practice and education.
• Work closely with Clinical and Allied Health Teams to align training with organisational priorities.
• Act as a mentor and role model, fostering a culture of continuous learning and reflective practice.

We're seeking a passionate Nurse Educator to design and deliver engaging education programs, mentor staff, and ensure best practice in clinical care and compliance.

As a Registered Nurse with strong clinical expertise and a flair for education, you'll bring knowledge of aged care standards, clinical risk management, and allied health practices. With excellent communication and coaching skills, you'll support staff to grow their capability while promoting person-centred care, dignity, and respect for older people.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Relevant post-graduate qualifications in education, gerontology, dementia care, or leadership (desirable).
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (desirable).

• Great work-life balance with job flexibility.
• A competitive remuneration package that includes not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 (tax-free).
• A very family-friendly and supportive organisation.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference across multiple services.
• Fantastic access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Work by the coast in one of WA's most beautiful regions.

Please submit your application with a cover letter and CV via SEEK outlining your experience. We are committed to employing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and encourage applications. If you would like to have a confidential chat about this opportunity or seek further information, please reach out to our Rachel Ash (Recruitment Officer) on 9750 2000 or recruitment@capecare.com.au.

Please note screening and interviews may occur sooner, and Capecare reserves the right to close applications early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.