We invite passionate Clinical Nurse Educators to join our team to make a critical impact in student clinical placement and nurse preceptor service.
$60.85 - $62.82 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time and Temporary Part Time – 20 hours per week | ISLHD – various locations | REQ 674575 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Educator | Applications close: Sunday 19 July, 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
The HOspital-based Professionals for Pre-registration Experience (HOPPE) facilitation service is an internal nursing student clinical placement and nurse preceptor service.
The HOPPE Facilitator /Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) position is responsible for the coordination and clinical instruction of undergraduate nursing students undertaking clinical placements together with the development of nurse preceptors within the facilities/services of ISLHD.
They are also responsible for liaising and reporting staff and student matters related to the clinical development of students, creating opportunities for students to meet their objective/s and completing student assessments relevant to their clinical placement program.
The HOPPE Facilitator /CNE will work in collaboration with the Nurse Manager HOPPE as well as ward/unit based CNEs and nurses to ensure safe, compassionate, quality, person centred specialist care is provided by the HOPPECNE and the nursing students under their responsibility.
HOPPE CNEs are non-site specific must be able to travel across the LHD doing AM, PM or night shifts.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
ISLHD operate four hospital sites in the Illawarra: Coledale District Hospital, Bulli District Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital.
With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra. The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm. Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries.
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:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- 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:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
- This is a temporarily funded position until 27 June 2027 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.
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.
- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Deborah Wolak 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.
