Clinical Nurse Educator - Palliative Care - Incentives Offered

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.

• 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 HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au. 
• 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
•  Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Dawson on Tracey.Dawson@health.nsw.gov.au 

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
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.