Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until August 2027
Remuneration: $62.67 - $64.70 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours per week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ677100
Location: Walcha Multi-Purpose Service
Applications Close: Sunday 6th September 2026
An exciting opportunity for an experienced emergency nurse with a passion for education to make a meaningful difference in a rural healthcare setting.
About the role
Walcha MPS is a small rural facility with a busy Emergency Department and a close-knit nursing and medical team. With a workforce spanning a broad range of experience and skills, this role provides an opportunity to build staff confidence, strengthen emergency nursing capability and support high-quality patient care.
You will be supported by the Health Service Manager, our onsite Aged Care Clinical Nurse Educator, as well as the close network of other Clinical Nurse Educators in the New England North West region.
What you'll be doing
As Clinical Nurse Educator, you will provide practical, hands-on education and clinical support to nursing staff, focusing on emergency nursing competencies, identified learning needs, education and simulation.
You will:
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Develop and maintain emergency nursing skills and competencies, supporting staff with clinical assessment and decision-making.
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Mentor and support nurses to achieve and maintain standards of practice within their scope of role and model of care.
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Facilitate clinical teaching and learning using adult learning principles and contemporary professional practice knowledge.
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Coordinate orientation, education, supervision and ongoing support for new graduates, undergraduate nurses and school-based trainees.
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Collaborate with managers, educators, Clinical Nurse Consultants and clinical staff to plan education that meets local needs.
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Support staff to develop emergency nursing skills, clinical assessment and decision-making.
About you
You will be an experienced Registered Nurse with strong emergency or acute nursing skills, sound clinical judgement and a genuine passion for developing others.
If you are someone who is credentialed as a DETECT and DETECT Junior trainer, as well as in Triage and ALS, or willing to obtain these credentials, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements:
Why join us?
You will join a supportive rural team with access to experienced educators, ongoing mentoring, professional development and a strong education network across Hunter New England Health.
What We Offer
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4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
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Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance.
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Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
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Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family.
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
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Access to temporary accommodation and fleet vehicles where available.
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Additional information
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An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies.
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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.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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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
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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
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