Clinical Nurse Educator - Cardiac Services

About the role: 

Step into a specialised part-time opportunity as the Cardiac Clinical Nurse Educator, working one day per week within the highly respected Critical Care Services Education team at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital.

In this vital role, you will champion excellence in cardiac nursing across the Coronary Care Unit and Cardiac Catheter Lab by delivering targeted education, mentorship, and clinical leadership. You will be supported by an experienced Nurse Educator and work alongside some of the hospital’s most skilled CNEs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

Reporting directly to the Nurse Manager – Critical Care Services, you will benefit from clear direction, regular support through MAMs and open feedback, and a strong team-based approach focused on capability building and workforce sustainability.

Where you’ll be working:

Tamworth’s Cardiac Service - encompassing the Coronary Care Unit and Cardiac Catheter Lab, is a cornerstone of Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital, the largest health facility in NSW outside the major metropolitan centres. As a regional hub for advanced cardiac care, it delivers diagnostics, interventions, acute monitoring, and rehabilitation to patients across the New England and North West regions.

Supported by close-knit, collaborative teams, the Clinical Nurse Educator will play a key role across both CCU and CCL, driving clinical excellence and supporting staff development.

Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Registered Nurse with full AHPRA registration and who holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate.
• Current Workplace Training and Assessment Cert IV or willing to work towards.
• Credentialed as a DETECT and DETECT junior trainer or willingness to obtain.
• Credentialed in Triage and ALS or willingness to obtain.
  
  

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

• Extensive clinical expertise in cardiology, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
• A natural educator with a passion for teaching, mentoring, and empowering others.Outstanding communication skills and an approachable, engaging style that resonates with both junior and senior nursing staff.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic environment and actively contributes to a positive workplace culture.
• A role model for clinical excellence, professionalism, and continuous improvement.Dedicated to driving innovation and quality improvement across patient care and service delivery.
• We strongly encourage candidates with experience across both Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and Cardiac Catheter Lab (CCL) to apply.

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

Additional information:

• 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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au 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.
  
  

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Samantha Gardner on Samantha.Gardner@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.