Nurse Educator - Virtual Kids

Join our innovative team as a Nurse Educator, shaping the future of paediatric virtual care while collaborating across leading healthcare sites to drive excellence and improve outcomes.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Until June 2025
Position Classification: Nurse Educator Grade 2
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 Per Year + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 8
Location: John Hunter Children's Hospital | Awabakal Land
Requisition ID: REQ536985
Applications Close: Sunday 5th January 2025

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: 

• Orientation plus ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life 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 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 
  
  
  

About the role:

We are looking for a dedicated, innovative, and detail-oriented Nurse Educator with a passion for improving healthcare outcomes.

This role plays a pivotal role in developing clinical guidelines and models of care documentation in collaboration with teams across SCHN and JHCH. Reporting to the Director of Nursing (DON) at JHCH, you’ll work closely with the Sydney-based Nurse Educator, who works two days a week, to ensure the service meets the highest standards of care.

You will collaborate with a passionate, forward-thinking team that values innovation and continuous improvement. Though you will often work autonomously, you'll have strong support from the Sydney-based Nurse Educator and other stakeholders across the SCHN and JHCH sites.

In this role, you will develop and implement clinical guidelines and models of care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive best practices. As a clinical leader, you will support the growth of this state-wide service while engaging with stakeholders to ensure alignment with organisational goals. This position is 1 day per week, with an 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift that can be negotiated to suit your lifestyle.

Support in this role is provided by the Director of Nursing, Ambulatory Care manager and the Nurse Educator in the SCHN along with the nurse education team at the JHCH. We are committed to setting you up for success in this role. A comprehensive orientation to the NSW Paediatric Virtual Urgent Care Service will be provided, ensuring you have the knowledge, tools, and support needed to excel. This orientation will familiarize you with the service’s processes, technologies, and team dynamics, empowering you to make a meaningful contribution from the start.

If the below sounds like you we’d LOVE to see you apply!

• You have strong communication skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across different locations.
• You have leadership ability, confidently guiding others and taking ownership of developing clinical guidelines and care models.
• You are adaptable, capable of navigating the dynamic nature of a virtual care environment.
• You are committed to excellence, focused on achieving the highest standards in paediatric care delivery.
• You are a team player, thriving in a collaborative culture while also being capable of working independently.

Where you’ll be working:

The NSW Paediatric Virtual Urgent Care Service is an innovative, state-wide initiative designed to provide urgent care for children across New South Wales through telehealth. With two key sites—Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) and John Hunter Children’s Hospital (JHCH)—this service ensures families have access to expert paediatric care without leaving their homes.

Your role will be based in Newcastle at the Charlestown Sky Central building, where you'll collaborate with a dynamic team shaping the future of paediatric virtual care. Located in the modern Charlestown Sky Central building, our facility offers a professional and comfortable environment tailored for collaboration and innovation. Parking is hassle-free, with free parking available close by, making your commute stress-free. We understand the importance of work-life balance, and some work-from-home flexibility can also be considered for this role.

Additional information:

• Interviews are tentatively scheduled for late January 2025.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.
• 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. 

Requirements: 

Our successful candidate will possess the following: 

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• A background in education, leadership, or project management
• A minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, preferably with a focus on paediatric care or similar fields.
• Experience in education and clinical guideline development is highly desirable.

Want to know more? 

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Sinead Redman on Sinead.Redman@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 
 
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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.
 
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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