• Opportunities for a Clinical Nurse Educator to work within The Orthopaedic Institute - Ward 5 Orthopaedics. Full time, continuing position
  
• From $109,565 per annum plus super. Access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay. (Including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing).
  
• Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to join on a full-time basis within The Orthopaedic Institute - Ward 5.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in developing and delivering clinical education, within Ward 5 - Orthopaedics. In this vital role, the CNE will be a key resource in advancing the careers of our staff by supporting training and development opportunities.

The Role

Ward 5 at The Orthopaedic Institute in Macquarie University Hospital is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Educator to join their team. Using your Nursing and Clinical Nurse Eeducator knowledge within Orthopaedics, you will have a comprehensive understanding of current orthopaedic trends and extensive clinical experience in orthopaedics, particularly in acute and post-operative care. Expertise in fracture management, joint preservation techniques, and joint replacements of both upper and lower limbs is essential. Knowledge and experience in osseointegration will be highly valued.

The CNE will collaborate closely with the MQ Health Academy to plan, develop, and deliver comprehensive education programs, both hospital-wide and within specific departments. A vital part of this role involves fostering a culture of development and inquiry to ensure the ongoing growth and progression of our nursing staff.

The role encompasses on-floor teaching and coaching, as well as formal instruction. Therefore, a clear passion and enthusiasm for teaching and knowledge-sharing are essential. The successful candidate will employ a variety of innovative approaches to effectively engage and educate staff.

Key Accountabilities include (not limited to):

• Provide clinical expertise in the development and facilitation of learning within The Orthopaedic Institute: Ward 5 and MQ Health Academy
  
• Provide evidence-based support to all nursing staff within the department to meet standards of care
  
• Lead the development and facilitation of identified mandatory and continuing professional development education
  
• Support standardised orientation processes with Nursing Unit Managers (NUM).
  
• Coordinate and monitor pathways and progressions of nursing staff within Ward 5.
  
• Provide subject matter expertise in the development of education resources within and external to the department.
  
• Flexibility and adaptiveness to changing circumstances, and ability to set priorities, establish and achieve agreed objectives.

About You

You will have experience in developing and delivery of education at a departmental level, with the scope of supporting the ongoing development of nursing staff. You will hold strong communication skills and ability to adapt training to a mixed level scope of staff and applying suitable learning styles. The role will have you work collaboratively with staff and management on the needs of the department and demonstrate clinical and critical thinking skills. Having worked and delivered in preceptorship and other teaching roles will be highly regarded.

About Us

Macquarie University Hospital is Australia's first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. The hospital sits under the umbrella of MQ Health, encompassing the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences and other specialised clinical services. Modelled on renowned international university hospitals, our approach to treatment is based on combining the best available knowledge, expertise and technology to ensure our patients receive a comprehensive and integrated service, as well as the utmost compassion, support and care.

We offer fabulous Employee Benefits including:

• Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
  
• Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs.
  
• Corporate private healthcare rates
  
• Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool, and Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1-2 page cover letter

• Post Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Orthopaedic Nursing
  
• Experience working as a clinical nurse educator or clinical nurse specialist with a minimum of 3 years recent experience in Orthopaedics.
  
• Proven ability to prioritise work and delegate tasks
  
• Previous experience in the preceptorship of staff.
  
• Proven ability to adapt to changing circumstances
  
• Demonstrates and practices effective verbal and written communication skills and hold proficient computer skills
  
• Evidence of continual professional development (ie. courses commensurate in related fields) (desirable)
  
• Post graduate qualification in education, clinical care, or orthopaedics. (desirable)
  
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or working towards the same (desirable)

Role Specific Conditions:

• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for NSW (Please provide your WWCC number in your application
  
• Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  
• MQ Health Immunisation screening
  
• This position requires a Criminal History Check

Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date

Specific Enquiries: Please contact Nurse Unit Manager, Kenneth Salazar at [email protected]

General Enquiries: Please contact Talent Acquisition Consultant, Bill Egarchos at [email protected]

Application Close: Sunday, 6th July 2025, 11:59pm, AEST

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

Diversity and Inclusion

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We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education and healthcare.

Flexible Work

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