Clinical Nurse Educator and Quality Coordinator

Remuneration: $55.32 - $57.11 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Hours Per Week: 24
Interview Date: Tuesday 4^th February 2025
Requisition ID: REQ545956
Closing Date: Tuesday 28^th January 2025

About the role:
As the Clinical Nurse Educator, you’ll deliver and evaluate clinical education programs in consultation with Nurse Management, Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants, to support Excellence, clinical best practice, care and optimise clinical outcomes within the Health Service. 
Within the Quality Coordinator space, you’ll be undertaking audits, accreditations and action plans to ensure that Barraba Multi-Purpose Service’s standards are within alignment of our national standards.

Where You Will Be Working:
You’ll be based at Barraba MPS, a 22-bed facility established in 2003, which serves the vibrant Barraba community and surrounding areas. Our service provides a full spectrum of care, from emergency and acute services to residential aged care and community support, with a strong referral link to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital for more specialized patient needs. At Barraba MPS, we are committed to fostering a team-oriented atmosphere where nurses work together to deliver the best possible outcomes for patients, residents, and the broader community. This role is ideal for someone passionate about rural healthcare and eager to make a meaningful impact.

Make the move for:
Choosing to live in Barraba means embracing a friendly, close-knit community with a relaxed rural lifestyle while enjoying incredible affordability. With a median house price of just $240,000—64% lower than the state average—Barraba offers excellent value, allowing you to own a spacious property for a fraction of the cost you'd pay in urban areas. Beyond affordability, Barraba is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes, providing plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and a peaceful, slower pace of life. It’s an ideal place to settle down, whether you're looking to raise a family or seek a serene, supportive community.

Benefits

• Collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and support
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 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 their families
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
• Eligible to drive within NSW and be willing to travel
• A demonstrated high level of communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organisational skills and time management, due to the demands of the role

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role-related queries or questions contact Kim Peake on kimberly.peake@health.nsw.gov.au 

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.