Clinical Nurse Educator Spinal Injury Unit 7E
Do you have a passion for education? The Spinal Unit is seeking an experienced Spinal Nurse to provide clinical expertise in the role of Clinical Nurse Educator. The position is full time for 12 months.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 2 February 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $2,102.10 - $2,170.30 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ560297
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
The Spinal Cord Injury Unit is an 18 bed ward that provides a state wide service within NSW. Our patients do not only have a spinal cord injury but have very complex needs which allows for staff development within a range of specialities, including respiratory, gastroenterology, urology, fertility / sexuality, skeletal and integumentary issues. We look after acute spinal cord injured patients, as well as readmission of established patients who are acutely unwell. We offer the opportunity to undertake advanced skill and knowledge development in wound assessment, tracheostomy management and a variety of ventilation modes.
The unit has a great team environment which provides great support for new starters and a multi-disciplinary approach to deliver a very high standard of care. Staff are supported by an experienced team led by the NUM, CNE & CNC’s.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Educator will be guided by the Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Consultant in leading, developing, co-ordinated and implementing all structured learning for nurses within NSLHD.
The Clinical Nurse Educator will provide clinical teaching, orientation, skill accreditation and professional development support for all nursing staff and students.
The Clinical Nurse Educator will have a role in the provision of hospital orientation and mandatory training. They will also be expected to teach in courses appropriate to nursing within and at facilities external to NSLHD.
The Clinical Nurse Educator will participate in the development and teaching of the NSLHD Nursing Professional Development Program (this includes travelling to other sites within the LHD for lecturing and facilitation of workshops).
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Holds AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse AND holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to practice safe nursing care and knowledge of policies and clinical practice guidelines.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice, continuous quality improvement and risk management.
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For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Brown on Wendy.Brown3@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 2 April 2025
