Hunter Recent England Local Health District

REQ689347

Educate, empower and support excellence in rural healthcare.

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration:$62.67 - $64.70 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:24
Requisition ID:REQ689347
Location: Merriwa and Denman Multipurpose Service
Closing Date: Tuesday 27th October 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a Clinical Nurse Educator to join Merriwa and Denman Multipurpose Service, split across both sites, supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality care across a rural healthcare setting.
In this role, you will help build clinical capability and confidence across the nursing team by delivering and evaluating clinical education programs in consultation with Nurse Management, Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants. You will play an important role in promoting clinical best practice, supporting staff development and ensuring education and training contribute to positive patient outcomes.
This is a rewarding opportunity for a clinically experienced nurse who enjoys sharing knowledge, mentoring others and strengthening the skills of a rural healthcare team.

What You Will Be Doing

- Deliver and evaluate clinical education and training programs to support clinical competence, best practice and quality patient care.
- Support the orientation and development of new staff, helping them build confidence and capability within the clinical environment.
- Identify learning needs and coordinate education to address clinical practice requirements and service priorities.
- Work collaboratively with Nurse Management,



Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants to maintain high standards of clinical education and practice.
- Support staff to maintain required clinical competencies and ensure training aligns with relevant standards, policies and procedures.
- Promote evidence-based practice, clinical safety and continuous improvement across the service.
- Provide guidance and support to nursing staff to strengthen clinical knowledge, skills and confidence.

About You

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for clinical education, staff development and delivering high-quality patient care. You enjoy supporting others to learn, develop their clinical skills and maintain safe practice in a rural healthcare environment.
Experience in an Emergency Department and/or aged care setting would be highly regarded, particularly within a rural or multipurpose service.
You will also demonstrate:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Strong clinical knowledge and the ability to support staff in developing and maintaining clinical competence.
- Experience or an interest in delivering education, mentoring staff and supporting clinical learning.




- The ability to identify learning needs and contribute to effective education and training programs.
- Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across the multidisciplinary team.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and safe, person-centred care.

If you are passionate about developing nursing capability and supporting excellence in rural healthcare, we encourage you to apply and make a difference at Merriwa Multipurpose Service.

What we can offer you:

- Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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

📌 Clinical Nurse Educator (Merriwa)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Merriwa