Inspire excellence in nursing by developing the skills and confidence of tomorrow's workforce.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $120,652.51 - $124,565.90 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ671136
Location: Maitland Hospital
Closing Date: Thursday 9th July 2026
About the Opportunity
Inspire, educate and shape the next generation of nurses in a modern and progressive surgical environment. An exciting permanent part-time opportunity is available for a Clinical Nurse Educator to join our growing Surgical Services team. Based within a modern facility close to Newcastle, you'll support three surgical wards while playing a key role in developing the knowledge, confidence and clinical capability of our nursing workforce. Working within a collaborative education team, you'll be supported by experienced Nurse Educators, fellow Clinical Nurse Educators and nursing leaders who are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence. This role offers excellent opportunities to further develop your leadership, education and clinical skills, with ongoing support for continued professional development and education. If you're passionate about coaching others, promoting evidence-based practice and making a lasting impact on patient care through education, we'd love to hear from you.
What You Will Be Doing
As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will lead and support education initiatives across the surgical wards to ensure staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver safe, high-quality patient care.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver clinical education and bedside teaching to nursing staff.
- Support orientation, competency assessments and ongoing professional development.
- Identify learning needs across the wards and develop targeted education strategies.
- Design, implement and evaluate education programs that promote evidence-based practice.
- Mentor and coach staff to build clinical capability and confidence.
- Collaborate with Nurse Managers, Clinical Nurse Specialists and multidisciplinary teams to support workforce development.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the implementation of new clinical practices and models of care.
This role offers the opportunity to influence clinical excellence while supporting the ongoing growth of a skilled and capable nursing workforce.
About you
You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for education, mentoring and developing others. You enjoy building capability within teams and are committed to creating positive learning environments that support both staff and patient outcomes. Our ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who is organised, approachable and confident working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams. You are proactive in identifying education needs and motivated to develop innovative learning opportunities that strengthen clinical practice. Experience within surgical services is highly desirable, and previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator or in a nursing education role will be highly regarded. However, if you have a strong clinical background, a passion for teaching and are looking to transition into education, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice and clinical excellence.
- Strong communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop, deliver and evaluate clinical education.
- Commitment to supporting staff development and lifelong learning.
Desirable
- Experience working within surgical services.
- Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator or similar education role.
Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Education, Nursing Education or a related field (or working towards).
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What we can offer you:
✅ Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅ Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅ 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
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
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.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies
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.
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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Maria Susan Joseph on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
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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. Find out more 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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