Clinical Nurse Educator- Medical Unit

Join us as a Clinical Nurse Educator within the Tamworth Hospital Medical Unit. Use your passion for developing, implementing and evaluating education to provide the best level of care to our patients

Remuneration: $ $57.11 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until January 2026

Hours per week: 24

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Location: Tamworth Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ607565

Applications Close: Sunday, 26th October

About the role:

At Tamworth Hospital, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to join our Medical 2 team. As a member of this specialised unit, you will play a vital role in delivering competent nursing education to our team, which will in turn allow our team to provide care to patients with illness or injury, supporting them and their families through what is considered a very vulnerable time in their lives. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

You won't be working alone. You'll be supported by the senior educators and Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), who will provide mentorship and strategic guidance. A comprehensive orientation program will be available to familiarise yourself with hospital policies, unit-specific procedures, and educational frameworks. The Medical 2 team is made up of talented nurses from various cultural backgrounds, and we strongly believe that this diversity enhances our ability to provide exceptional patient care. We value open-mindedness and collaboration, which are the cornerstones of our teamwork philosophy. The team are looking for individuals who will contribute positively to our team culture and who share our commitment to making every member feel special and appreciated – if this sounds like you, look no further than Medical 2

Key responsibilities:

• Planning and co-ordination of all aspects of clinical teaching and education in the Medical 2 Unit.
• Contribute to the development of colleagues and identify learning needs
• Supervise the rotation of students
• Support the orientation of new staff to Tamworth Hospital and provide orientation relevant to their level of expertise.
• Provide day to day clinical education support and clinical supervision at the point of care
• Provide 1:1 informal education
• Provide support for skill development in clinical procedures, professional development, clinical policy development and an in-service program for
• Implement and evaluate education programs

As our new Clinical Nurse Educator, you will:

• Demonstrate confidence in your skills and have the initiative to make decisions that directly impact patient care.
• Possess a strong worth ethic, demonstrating a commitment to their responsibilities and a willingness to go above and beyond when necessary.
• Be a true collaborator who enjoys being part of a team and working with others to contribute to the goals of the team.
• Articulate thoughts clearly, listen actively, and engage in meaningful conversations that enhance the patient experience and improve team dynamics.

Essential criteria:

• Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA plus relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications and clinical experience.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific 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 or

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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