Clinical Nurse Educator

Organisation / Entity: Southern NSW Local Health District Job category: Nursing and Midwifery | Clinical Nurse Educator Job location: Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast Welcome to Southern Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Location: Bega Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator Remuneration: $56.98 to $58.83 per hour Hours Per Week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: 12 December 2025 Interviews Details: Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive Scheme with a value of up to $10,000 About the service Clinical Nurse Educator – Inspire and Empower Nursing Excellence Are you passionate about advancing nursing practice through education and mentorship in a rural healthcare setting? At Southern, our Clinical Nurse Educators play a key role in developing nursing skills, supporting professional growth, and promoting best practice to enhance patient care across our community. Make a lasting impact - help shape the future of nursing care in our community. Support for Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle What you'll be doing Provides clinical training at a ward/unit level by formulating and delivering in-service educational programs; assessment and demonstration of clinical procedures. Fostering a preceptor/mentor role that supports less experienced staff to enhance their clinical skills development to achieve people focused quality care. Selection Criteria Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse. Relevant post registration clinical or education qualifications and/or current Certificate as a Workplace Trainer and Assessor or willingness to work towards certification. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the relevant clinical/speciality field with a demonstrated knowledge of competency/skills requirements for staff to achieve quality clinical care. Demonstrated experience as a preceptor/mentor/coacher with the proven ability to use contemporary education and teaching methods to develop and motivate staff towards a learning culture. Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and evaluate education and learning activities to meet individual learning needs, using adult learning principles and current best practice models. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, advanced computer skills and use of software programs to develop and deliver education. Evidence of participation in own professional development and a commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills for a workplace trainer and assessor. Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances. Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. 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. Southern NSW Local Health District 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 Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here. 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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process. 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. For more information, please see Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Tracy Bolton on or phone: . #RuralHealthIncentives Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube #J-18808-Ljbffr