Clinical Nurse Educator

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $62.68 - $64.71 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Located in: Coonabarabran, NSW - Find out more

Hours Per Week: 8

Applications Close: 9 September 2026, 11:59pm

Clinical Nurse Educator

Coonabarabran Health Service

About the role

Coonabarabran Health Service is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to join our team and play a key role in developing the knowledge, skills and confidence of our nursing workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about education, professional development, clinical excellence and supporting others to succeed.

Working across our Emergency Department, inpatient and community services, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to staff capability and patient care in a diverse rural health environment.

About the role

As our Clinical Nurse Educator, you will:

Develop and deliver engaging clinical education tailored to the needs of our rural workforce.

Support the orientation, induction and ongoing development of new and existing staff.

Provide clinical teaching, coaching, preceptorship and mentorship.

Support staff to maintain and develop clinical competencies and skills.

Identify education and capability gaps through clinical observation, audits, incidents and feedback.

Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health teams to strengthen clinical practice.

Support quality improvement and clinical governance initiatives.

Develop education and simulation opportunities relevant to rural and emergency nursing.

Support staff working across the broad range of presentations encountered in a rural health service.

Contribute to a positive learning culture where staff feel supported to ask questions, develop their skills and continually improve.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Helping you to move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

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.Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

.Upload your current resume

.Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Sandra Guilfoyle on 0428963899 or at [email protected] for more information.

.All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

.This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).

.Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

.Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

.Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

.To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

.For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD Click here to Apply now →