Shape the future of nursing through the delivery of effective education and encourage a culture of excellence in patient care!
$62.67 - $64.70 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part-Time (14 hours per week) with an end date of 3 January 2027 | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ684084 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Educator | Applications close: Sunday, 23 August 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will be at the forefront of delivering and evaluating clinical education programs that enhance the skills and knowledge of ISLHDs nursing staff. Your role will involve coordinating orientation and transition support for new and casual nurses while addressing the ongoing educational needs of our experienced team. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Nurse Unit Manager and hospital team, to ensure that clinical education aligns with the specialty’s standards. The Clinical Nurse Educator will provide direct supervision at point of care and contribute to a culture of quality, safety, and professional development, having a direct impact on the professional growth of our nursing staff.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
Must be available to work on Thursdays and Fridays (non-negotiable).- Current relevant registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications with extensive relevant clinical experience or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC).
This is a temporary leave relief position until 3 January 2027, with the possibility of extension or direct appointment.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Jennifer Wallace at [email protected].
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
