Educating, Mentoring, and Elevating Nursing Practice.
Description – External
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $56.98 - $58.83 + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 8 Hour Per Week
Requisition ID: REQ663309
Closing Date: Wednesday 17th June 2026
Location: Wee Waa Community Hospital
Wee Waa is a small rural town in the Narrabri Shire of north-western NSW, often called the “Cotton Capital of Australia.” It sits about 40 km west of Narrabri and is a major agricultural service centre for cotton, wheat, livestock, and grain farming. Wee Waa now has strong local schooling options for families:
Now has Two high schools - Public high school offering education through to Year 12 Christian high school currently operating through to Year 10, 3 primary schools - Public primary school, St Joseph’s Primary School and Namoi Valley Christian School Preschool and childcare services are also available locally, making the town increasingly practical for young families.
Health, fitness, and recreation - local gym facilities, Pilates studio, Strong sporting culture with multiple clubs and competitions and Active community and service organisations. Along with a thriving arts community supported by the widely acclaimed Wee Waa Community Arts and Cultural Centre, and quality clothing and giftware retail options
Seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Educator to join our dedicated healthcare team. This rewarding role provides leadership in clinical education, staff development and mentoring to support excellence in nursing practice and high-quality patient care within our rural health service.
Working collaboratively with Nurse Management, Clinical Nurse Consultants and multidisciplinary teams, the Clinical Nurse Educator will coordinate, deliver and evaluate education programs that support workforce capability, evidence-based practice and positive clinical outcomes across the facility.
About the Role
The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for facilitating clinical teaching and learning for nursing staff, graduates, students and trainees while supporting a culture of continuous improvement, professional development and safe patient care.
This position plays a key role in strengthening and supporting the rural nursing workforce through mentorship, orientation, competency assessment and ongoing education initiatives.
Assess, implement and evaluate educational activities and competency-based training for nursing staff.
Coordinate orientation and ongoing education for:
- New graduate nurses
- Undergraduate nursing students
- School-based trainees
Provide individualised teaching, supervision and support to staff across clinical areas.
Participate in local and district meetings to foster effective professional relationships and support operational and clinical priorities
About You
You are enthusiastic about making a meaningful contribution to rural health services and supporting the ongoing development of nursing practice within the community.
You bring sound clinical knowledge, leadership capability and a commitment to continuous improvement, quality care and workforce development within a rural healthcare setting. Your ability to coordinate education programs, facilitate learning and support competency development contributes to safe, effective and patient-centred care outcomes
Essential Criteria
Registered Nurse with current full AHPRA registration.
Relevant post-registration qualifications in clinical practice and/or education, or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or willingness to work towards obtaining.
Benefits
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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For role related queries or questions contact Natasha Middlemiss on [email protected]
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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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