Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $62.68 - $64.71 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Coonabarabran, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 8
Applications Close: 9 September 2026, 11:59pm
Clinical Nurse Educator
Coonabarabran Health Service
About the role
Coonabarabran Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to join our team and play a key role in developing the knowledge, skills and confidence of our nursing workforce.
This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about education, professional development, clinical excellence and supporting others to succeed.
Working across our Emergency Department, inpatient and community services, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to staff capability and patient care in a diverse rural health environment.
About the role
As our Clinical Nurse Educator, you will:
- Develop and deliver engaging clinical education tailored to the needs of our rural workforce.
- Support the orientation, induction and ongoing development of new and existing staff.
- Provide clinical teaching, coaching, preceptorship and mentorship.
- Support staff to maintain and develop clinical competencies and skills.
- Identify education and capability gaps through clinical observation, audits, incidents and feedback.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health teams to strengthen clinical practice.
- Support quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.
- Develop education and simulation opportunities relevant to rural and emergency nursing.
- Support staff working across the broad range of presentations encountered in a rural health service.
- Contribute to a positive learning culture where staff feel supported to ask questions, develop their skills and continually improve.
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To apply for this role:
- Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
- Upload your current resume
- Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Sandra Guilfoyle on 0428963899 or at [email protected]
Additional information for applicants:
- All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
- This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
- Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
- Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
