Clinical Nurse Educator (Safe Staffing) - Emergency Department - Temp PT
Requisition ID: REQ688820
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time 16 hrs per week until April 2027
Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bowral Hospital
Applications close: 13/09/26
Contact: Teniele McPherson - Nurse Unit Manager - Emergency on 0477707044 or [email protected]
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Bowral Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Educator to support the Emergency Department's Safe Staffing Initiative, playing a key role in enhancing workforce capability, strengthening clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.
- Provide education, guidance, and mentorship to nursing staff to support safe staffing principles and best practice care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate effective change management and workforce development initiatives.
- Build staff confidence and capability through targeted education and support programs.
- Assist with the successful implementation and ongoing evaluation of the Safe Staffing Initiative within the Emergency Department.
- Promote high-quality, patient-centred care by embedding safe staffing practices into everyday clinical operations.
Are You the Right Fit?
The ideal candidate is a passionate and experienced nursing professional who is committed to clinical excellence, workforce development, and supporting staff to deliver safe, high-quality emergency care..
- Demonstrates strong leadership and education skills, with the ability to coach, mentor, and support staff development.
- Effectively engages and communicates with stakeholders at all levels to build positive and collaborative working relationships.
- Promotes evidence-based practice and supports teams through change in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Displays resilience, adaptability, and a solutions-focused approach to workforce and service improvement initiatives.
- Brings experience in clinical education, workforce projects, and acute care settings, with a focus on achieving best practice outcomes.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a post graduate qualification in a relevant clinical field or education post graduate qualification or a combination of education training and clinical experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Please describe how your skills, qualifications, and experience align with the requirements of this Clinical Nurse Educator role, and how you will contribute to the successful implementation and sustainability of the Safe Staffing Initiative within the Bowral Emergency Department.
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Provide an example of how you have identified learning needs and designed, implemented, and evaluated education programs or training initiatives that improved staff capability, clinical practice, or service outcomes in an acute healthcare setting.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
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Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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