Clinical Nurse Educator

In this Clinical Nurse Educator role, based at Epworth Camberwell, you will be responsible for facilitating workplace learning through clinical teaching, supervision, assessment, and staff support. You will work closely with learners in our Graduate and Specialty Programs, guiding them to achieve the academic and clinical objectives required for their development.

As part of the Epworth Continuing Care & Support Services Education team, and reporting to the Education Manager, you will contribute to a culture of excellence in nursing education. This 0.6 EFT position is offered on a fixed-term, 12-month basis as parental leave cover, providing the opportunity to shape the next generation of skilled and confident rehabilitation nurses.

Epworth Camberwell Rehabilitation comprises three dedicated wards: Rehab Unit A, Rehab Unit B, and Rehab Unit C. All providing specialist rehabilitation services in orthopaedic, neurological, cardiac, and general reconditioning care. Each unit delivers multidisciplinary recovery programs supported by state-of-the-art facilities, including hydrotherapy pools and rehabilitation gyms.

In this role, you will be instrumental in promoting evidence-based practice and clinical excellence, while mentoring and developing staff across a range of rehabilitation specialties. You will foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment that enhances patient outcomes and independence. Through your leadership, you will ensure that staff are equipped with the skills, confidence, and professional growth required to deliver exceptional rehabilitation nursing care.

To be successful in this role…

You will be a professional and compassionate educator who supports staff development through evidence-based training, clinical guidance, and mentoring. You lead by example, promote continuous learning, and foster a culture of safety and excellence in rehabilitation care. Your commitment to improving patient outcomes is reflected in your ability to inspire others and drive best practice across the team.

You will have:

• A minimum of four years' experience in rehabilitation or acute care nursing.
• Previous education / facilitation experience is desirable, though not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work strongly with dynamic and diverse teams.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Highly developed communication & interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and achieve outcomes.
• High level of self-motivation, accountability, and ability to work within agreed parameters.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced registered nurse looking to progress and develop their career journey in clinical education and training.

Position Description Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Continuing Care and Support Services:

Epworth's Continuing Care & Support Services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.

• Relevant Postgraduate qualification (or working towards).
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

At Epworth, it's a community. It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Exposure to different specialties and diverse clinical settings
• Opportunities for professional development
• Epworth's enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter (as a single document), outlining why you are passionate about nursing education and what you can bring to the Clinical Nurse Educator role at Epworth Camberwell.

For more information, refer to the attached position description, contact Epworth Talent | [email protected]

Please note: Applications close on Sunday 24th of August, though may close earlier due to high application numbers.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.