Remuneration: $55.32 - $57.11 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Hours Per Week: 16

Location: Tamworth Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ585149

Applications Close: Thursday 31st July 2025

Clinical Nurse Educator – Palliative Care

Step into a leadership role as a Clinical Nurse Educator at Tamworth Hospital and become an integral part of our specialised Palliative Care Team. This is your chance to shape the future of nursing by delivering impactful education that empowers staff to provide exceptional, compassionate care to patients with life-limiting conditions.

In this fulfilling role, you will:

Design, deliver, and evaluate contemporary Palliative Care education.

Mentor and support staff through ongoing professional development.

Facilitate comprehensive orientation and provide clinical supervision.

Offer one-on-one coaching and bedside teaching.

Champion skill development, in-services, and policy education to elevate practice.

Join a values-driven team where your passion for education meets purpose, and your expertise transforms care, every day.

Where you’ll be working:

Nestled amidst the breathtaking beauty of tree-covered mountains, Tamworth is a vibrant and progressive city that seamlessly blends the charm of rural living with the energy of a thriving urban hub. Renowned for its diversity and rich experiences, Tamworth offers an unparalleled lifestyle where you can forge lifelong friendships and immerse yourself in a community that feels like home.

At the heart of this dynamic region stands Tamworth Hospital, the largest regional referral hospital in Northwest New South Wales. As a Level 5 Emergency Department, it plays a pivotal role in delivering exceptional, life-saving care to a diverse patient population, from paediatric to adult cases. With a fast-paced and ever-evolving environment, each day brings new challenges and opportunities, making it an exciting and rewarding place to grow your career.

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

Proximity to shopping and other services

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)

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

Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

The Welcome Experience

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

Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA and hold relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply!

Are you passionate about delivering compassionate, dignified care to individuals in the final stages of life?

Do you thrive in a supportive and committed team environment where your contributions truly matter?

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!

Additional information:

* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [email protected].

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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 are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Dawson on [email protected]