Nurse Educator Grade 2, Drug

4 days ago


Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Overview

Nurse Educator Grade 2, Drug & Alcohol Service – NSW Health

Position: Nurse Educator Grade 2, Drug & Alcohol Service
Location: Illawarra Drug & Alcohol Service (iDAS)
Salary: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging
Status: Permanent Full Time
Position Code: REQ604994

Role purpose

The Nurse Educator role will provide for the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of education programs at the facility level to support development of evidence-based, person-centred care within the Drug and Alcohol Service. Education may include orientation and/or transitioning for new nursing staff and casual nurses as well as meeting ongoing educational needs of existing nursing staff and supporting clinical placement of students. It works in collaboration with the D&A Service Nurse Unit Manager/Nurse Manager and the wider hospital teams to develop, implement and evaluate clinical education programs relevant to the D&A specialty, provide clinical supervision at the point of care and support ongoing quality and safety initiatives.

Responsibilities
  • Plan, develop, deliver and evaluate education programs for the facility to support evidence‑based, person‑centred care in Drug & Alcohol Service.
  • Coordinate orientation and ongoing education for nursing staff (including casual staff) and support clinical placements for students.
  • Collaborate with service leadership and hospital teams to implement and evaluate clinical education programs; provide clinical supervision at the point of care; focus on quality and safety.
Qualifications and requirements
  • Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Current AHPRA Registration
  • Recent extensive experience in clinical practice within Drug and Alcohol nursing
  • Evidence of post‑registration clinical OR education qualifications relevant to the clinical area OR qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer
  • Valid NSW Drivers Licence
Benefits
  • Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
  • Salary packaging - less tax and more take‑home pay
  • Novated leasing - lease a car with running costs paid from pre‑tax salary (eligible full-time employees)
  • Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership for you and your family (eligible employees)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential support for staff and families
  • Discounted health insurance options through multiple providers
  • Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Application process: Apply by reading the Position Description, then submit a resume and respond to the selection criteria via the online portal. Applications close: 23 September 2025.

Equal opportunity and safety

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. We are dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment aligned with NSW Health's Child Safe Standards.

Contact

For role-related queries or help applying, contact Susan Bresnahan at Susan.Bresnahan@health.nsw.gov.au

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