Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen to join the Emergency Department Education team as a Clinical Nurse Educator in a part time (0.6 EFT, 48hrs per fortnight) ongoing position. Working closely with the ED senior leadership team you will be responsible for the provision of continuing professional development for nurses across the RCH ED career progression pathway as they develop skills from an entry level through to advanced clinical standing.

Internally, this position will be known and/or referred to as: Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department.

Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 22 - Registered Nurses and is classified as RN35 (Educator), with a salary of $128,102 per annum (FTE, pro rata for part-time, plus superannuation).

What You’ll Achieve

- Lead the development, coordination and implementation of education programmes, study days and/or educational activities for nurses in collaboration with other members of the Nursing Education team
- Provide nursing education regarding organisational imperatives, changes or clinical updates as required
- Collaborate with Nursing Education Coordinator, Critical Care Division, the ED NUM and Nursing Education team colleagues to identify the education needs of nurses within the Emergency Department
- Demonstrate advanced strategic thinking skills when developing, implementing and evaluating education initiatives
- Promote and encourage evidence-based practice and education

Your Skills and Experience

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, as evidenced in a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record/Professional Practice Portfolio




- Post Graduate Certificate in Nursing, Education, Paediatrics, ED or equivalent
- Demonstrated understanding and experience of adult learning principles
- Experience working with learning management systems
- Extensive paediatric Emergency Department clinical experience
- Clinical Support Nurse or equivalent
- Preceptorship experience and knowledge
- Small or large group teaching experience

Other Requirements

- Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

What We Offer

- Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
- Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
- Clinical Education Hub in office to support continued training and professional development
- Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
- Convenient location & close to public transport
- Special events
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities
- Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
- Unlimitedaccess to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
- Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

EEO Statement

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Educator, Emergency Department (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)
📍 Melbourne