Shape the Future of Rural Healthcare
Remuneration: $62.67 - $64.70 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week
Location: Glen Innes Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ682179
Closing date: Sunday 30th August 2026
Are you ready to make an impact?
Glen Innes Hospital is looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Educator to support our growing workforce, strengthen clinical capability and help create a culture where staff feel confident, supported and connected from day one.
Located in the heart of the New England region, Glen Innes Hospital is a 24-bed Level 3 rural hospital providing emergency, medical, obstetric and day surgery services. With a $50 million Emergency Department redevelopment underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team.
About the Role
Reporting to the Health Service Manager, you will be a key part of building capability across the hospital. You will:
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Lead orientation, induction and onboarding for new staff
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Deliver mandatory training and clinical skills assessments
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Provide engaging education across diverse clinical environments
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Support staff transitioning into rural and regional healthcare
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Develop and deliver education aligned with LHD priorities
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Build strong relationships across clinical teams and health services
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Contribute to staff confidence, development and retention
From Basic Life Support and infection control to clinical skills and mandatory training, your work will have a direct impact on the safety and confidence of our workforce.
About You
You’re a Registered Nurse who loves to teach, mentor and bring out the best in others. You’ll be confident engaging with staff at all levels and able to tailor your approach across a diverse rural healthcare environment.
You’ll bring:
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Current AHPRA registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Registered Nurse
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Relevant postgraduate clinical or education qualifications, such as a Graduate Certificate
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent
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Experience delivering education or Train the Trainer programs, including Basic Life Support
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Strong communication, facilitation and organisational skills
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Understanding of SDPR and mandatory training requirements
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Essential: AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and hold relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications
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Essential: Current Workplace Training and Assessment Cert IV or willing to work towards
Experience across an LHD or in rural and regional healthcare will be highly regarded. If you’re passionate about building confidence, developing capability and helping healthcare teams thrive, this could be the opportunity for you.
Why Join Us?
This is more than an education role - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting difference to the people who deliver care to the Glen Innes community.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
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Shape education and workforce development across the hospital
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Support staff to grow their skills and confidence
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Help strengthen onboarding and staff retention
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Work across a diverse range of clinical services
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Be part of an exciting period of growth and redevelopment
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Enjoy the lifestyle of Glen Innes, surrounded by national parks and the beauty of the New England region
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Need more information?
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about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Emma Clifton-Smith on
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Hunter New England Health 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious 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 Hunter New England Health 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. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England 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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