Mental Health Drug Alcohol Clinical Nurse Educator

Overview

Mental Health Drug Alcohol Clinical Nurse Educator – Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Hours per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ602156

Location: Broken Hill

Remuneration: $109, $113, Superannuation

Responsibilities

• Act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote a learning culture that supports innovative practice across the mental health, drug and alcohol portfolio.
• Join a frontline, supportive team empowered to provide an optimal patient experience.
• Contribute to ongoing learning and development to grow your career.
• Provide exposure to work across different areas that may not be available in larger urban settings.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a registered nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Holds a relevant clinical or educational post-registration qualification or 3 years of clinical experience in mental health nursing and education.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of teaching and facilitation in adult learning principles within the healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated clinical teaching and facilitation skills, in individuals or group settings, using the practice development framework.
• Demonstrated knowledge of competency attainment and assessment processes.
• Computer literacy including planning documents, reporting schedules, and Excel; knowledge of Microsoft Teams and Word; ability to retrieve data from hospital systems to inform educational resource development.
• Clean and current driving license and the ability to travel as required by the role.

What Is On Offer

• 5 weeks paid annual leave each year
• Salary packaging options, including up to $9k for living expenses and $2.6k for meal & entertainment
• Isolation and climate allowance
• Fitness Passport
• Novated Leasing
• Support through advanced education and training
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance and wellbeing

About the Far West Local Health District

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high-quality public health services to communities in far west NSW. FWLHD aims to deliver the highest-quality care using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers, with a vision to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse, employing well over 800 clinicians and support staff across 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. We welcome you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

About Broken Hill

A true "Oasis in the Outback," Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW, rich in history and culture. It offers a relaxed country lifestyle with access to major facilities, schools, gyms, shopping, and a vibrant arts scene. Population is around 20,000, with a range of services to support a comfortable regional living experience.

How To Apply

To be considered, please address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible:

• Current Authority to Practice as a registered nurse with AHPRA.
• Holds a relevant clinical or educational post-registration qualification or 3 years of clinical experience in mental health nursing and education.
• High level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of teaching and facilitation in adult learning principles within the health care environment.
• Demonstrated clinical teaching and facilitation skills to individuals or in group settings using the practice development framework.
• Demonstrated knowledge of competency attainment and assessment processes.
• Computer literacy including planning documents, reporting schedules and Excel; familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Word; ability to pull data from hospital systems to inform educational resources.
• Clean and current driving license and the ability to travel with the requirements of the role.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill helps you and your family settle in and connect with local resources to feel at home quickly. Learn more at

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Applications Close: 10 September 2025

Empower, listen and act together. The Far West Local Health District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability, and the LGBTQI+ community.

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