Clinical Nurse Educator / Clinical Support Nurse

🌟 Unique Dual Role Opportunity at Yarrawonga Health 🌟

Clinical Support Nurse & Clinical Nurse Educator (0.8 EFT Total – 0.4 EFT Each Role)

Permanent Part-Time 0.8 (32 hours per fortnight)

📍 Yarrawonga, Victoria

Are you passionate about education, mentoring, and clinical excellence? Yarrawonga Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to step into a combined role, working as both a Clinical Support Nurse and Clinical Nurse Educator. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support our nursing workforce while contributing directly to the professional growth and development of staff across the organisation.

🩺 Clinical Support Nurse (0.4 EFT – 16 hrs/week)

About the Role

This unique dual role combines responsibilities as a Clinical Support Nurse and a Clinical Nurse Educator, providing a dynamic opportunity to influence clinical care and workforce development at Yarrawonga Health. The successful candidate will work closely with nursing teams across Acute, Aged Care and Community Services, focusing on mentoring early-career nurses and coordinating clinical education programs.

As Clinical Support Nurse, the role supports graduate and novice nurses by providing supervision, guidance, and hands-on support in the clinical environment. As Clinical Nurse Educator, the position leads the development, coordination, and delivery of clinical education programs, annual competency assessments, and professional development activities for nursing staff.

This position is ideal for an experienced and passionate nurse who thrives on supporting others and driving excellence in clinical practice and education.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and support graduate and novice nurses in clinical areas
• Assist in developing clinical competence and confidence among staff
• Contribute to identifying learning needs and supporting clinical education
• Promote and uphold the highest standards of person-centred care

🎓 Clinical Nurse Educator (0.4 EFT – 16 hrs/week)

About the Role

As the Clinical Nurse Educator, you will coordinate and lead the delivery of education and training across all clinical areas including Acute, Aged Care, and Community Services. You will work closely with the Director of Clinical Services and be supported by Clinical Support Nurses to plan, schedule and facilitate education programs, mandatory training, and clinical competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate a comprehensive in-service training calendar
• Facilitate the annual clinical competency assessment program
• Identify professional development needs and training opportunities
• Support clinical staff in meeting mandatory and best-practice requirements
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth

💡 About You

You are a passionate educator and experienced clinician with a commitment to supporting others through education, development, and clinical supervision. You bring strong interpersonal skills, sound clinical knowledge, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (or equivalent)
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (or working towards)
• Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience across varied settings

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in Education or Leadership
• Previous experience in a Clinical Educator or Clinical Support role

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated teaching and mentoring skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Understanding of the National Health Reform, National Standards, and Aged Care Standards
• Ability to work autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to confidentiality and patient advocacy
• Alignment with YH’s values of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Compassion, and Collaboration

🌈 Why Join Us?

Yarrawonga Health is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• People with disability
• Members of the LGBTQIA+ community
• People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

We provide:

• Mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Salary packaging benefits
• A positive and innovative team culture

📝 How to Apply

Submit your application via the Yarrawonga Health Careers portal including:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

📅 Applications close: 17th October 2025

Please note: Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date and the position may be filled early if a suitable applicant is identified.

📧 Enquiries:

Chris Gartside – Executive Director Clinical Services

Email: Chris.Gartside@yh.org.au

Additional Requirements

All employment is subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Mandatory influenza vaccination (proof required)
• Additional vaccinations/serology as applicable to the role