Clinical Nurse Educator

Department of Health Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW Primary Health North West Applications must be submitted by Sunday 26 October, 2025 11:55 PM Sunday 26 October, 2025 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6 $114,851 to $121,886 pro rata, per annum Employment type: Fixed-term, part-time Region: North West Location: North West Regional Hospital An excellent opportunity to join the CNE team, supported by a senior and experienced educator, while developing both theoretical and practical educational skills. Your focus will be on promoting safe and effective Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) care, contributing to improved patient outcomes through high-quality education and support. As a Clinical Nurse Educator -CVAD, you will play a pivotal role in delivering education across NW Tasmania. This is an excellent opportunity to join the CNE team, supported by a senior and experienced educator, while developing both theoretical and practical educational skills. Your focus will be on promoting safe and effective Central Venous Access Device (CVAD) care, contributing to improved patient outcomes through high-quality education and support. The Role: The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) Central Venous Access is accountable for applying nursing expertise and contemporary teaching and learning practice to implement education programs for nurses that align with the strategic priorities of Hospitals Northwest, respond to emerging clinical need and facilitates professional development for the nursing workforce. This role: - Leads safe and quality nursing care through the advancement of evidence-based nursing practice and patient-centred care in an area of clinical and professional speciality. - Applies high level professional and clinical expertise in collaboration with nursing, midwifery and multidisciplinary stakeholders to enact education and development strategies for nursing practice in central venous access across the Organisation. - Plans, assesses, implements and evaluates educational programs to ensure they align with the needs of the Organisation and nursing workforce. - Models commitments to the values of the nursing profession including open communication to build respectful relationships across the multidisciplinary team and has accountability, integrity, and contributes to positive workplace culture. - Works in accordance with the strategic direction of Hospitals Northwest and the Organisations Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Framework. Why Tasmania: The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work. Details of appointment: Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 20 hours per fortnight, commencing from a mutually agreed date until 27 July 2026. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $114,851 - $121,886 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. - Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: - Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. Benefits available to eligible candidates: - Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. - Professional development and accelerated pathways. - A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. - Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria. Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. *applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Name: Matthew Wooler Position: Acting Nursing Director - Education and Research Phone number: 0432 401 135 Email address: matthew.wooler@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities. - Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements. - Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions. - Submit your application including any additional documents as specified in each individual job vacancy notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr