Clinical Nurse Educator Maryborough District Health Service•Kennington, Victoria, Australia
Do you have a passion for nursing education?
Maryborough District Health Service is located in the central goldfields shire in the historical town of Maryborough, Victoria. We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Educator to join our dedicated team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical education across our health service.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for supporting the professional development of students, graduates, and staff, while fostering a culture of continuous learning and evidence-based practice. Key responsibilities of the position include:
Acting as an educational resource for students, graduates, and staff
Assisting with the orientation of new students, graduates, and staff to clinical areas
Providing clinical assistance and support to all students, graduates, and staff in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care
Utilising practice opportunities to lead creative clinical learning activities and identifying opportunities to review and teach evidence-based best practice to improve the quality and safety of health care delivery
Contributing to the evaluation of current practice by participating in clinical audits and other quality activities
Maintaining expertise and currency with health care research, trends, and nursing practice
Encouraging an active learning environment in which mandatory competency requirements are maintained and improved, consistent with current nursing knowledge and research
In consultation with relevant managers, the Transition to Practice and Further Education Coordinator, and other educators, overseeing and documenting staff, graduate, and student progress and, if required, developing and delivering learning plans to address sub-optimal performance
Liaising with education providers, where required, to address unsatisfactory behaviour or performance of students




Reviewing and completing students' and graduates' formative and summative assessments, skill-based competencies, and associated documentation
Accepting accountability and responsibility for their own actions within their defined scope of practice
Key Selection Criteria
Essential
Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Minimum of five (5) years' post-graduate nursing experience
Demonstrated experience in a clinical supervision or preceptor role
A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent qualification (highly desirable), or a willingness to obtain the same
Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) Certificate
Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and experience across one or more specialities, including acute care (bed-based clinical care, Urgent Care, Theatre) and/or aged care (residential, TCP)
Demonstrated knowledge of professional standards, including the Code of Conduct, Standards for Practice, and scope of practice for nurses and midwives
Demonstrated knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and the Aged Care Quality Standards
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education and professional development to ensure practice remains within current scope
Demonstrated ability to create a positive learning and reflective practice environment for learners at all levels
Desirable
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional team, identifying opportunities to advance the quality of education provided
Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive and supportive learning environment for learners at all levels
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including the capacity to problem-solve and adapt effectively within a dynamic and changing environment
Regional Victoria, VIC – All centres are located within the Regional Victoria area in the VIC. Ranging from $40 to $45 per hour + Superannuation (Dependant on qualifications and experience).
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📌 Clinical Nurse Educator (Victoria)
🏢 Maryborough District Health Service
📍 Victoria