We’re looking for a dynamic and proactive Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) or Registered Nurse to work in the After-Hours Clinical Nurse Educator role within a dynamic, collaborative multi-disciplinary team to support staff development and promote excellence in patient care. This is a rewarding opportunity to influence learning and practice at both the individual and service level.
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: REQ573448
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 every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There is a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You will 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.

Teaching Extended Skills

• Teach and assess advanced clinical skills to enhance nursing competency across the hospital.
• Provide on-the-job training, demonstrations, and feedback to develop staff proficiency.
• Provide formal in services to ward

The after-hours Clinical Nurse Educator will be guided by the after-hours Nurse Manager in providing clinical teaching, skill accreditation and professional development support for all nursing and midwifery staff and students within Hornsby Ku-ring-gai hospital. You will ensure staff across the service are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.
Key Responsibilities :

Provide TRN Support

• Provide hands-on support to TRN staff across both rotations.
• Collaborate with CNEs to address challenges, communicate concerns, and align goals with ward objectives.
• Deliver specialty-based education and assist TRNs in building core competencies.
• Facilitate debriefings for reflection and professional growth.
• Participate in Clinical Skills Days and liaise with ODaC team to monitor TRN progress.

Provide Clinical Support

• Troubleshoot medical devices (e.g., Veraflow, VAC, PCA) and support staff with new medication implementation (e.g., Isoprenaline, Heparin).
• Provide guidance and perform extended competencies (e.g., chest drain removal, Portacath access, PIVC insertion).
• Support the implementation of new policies and technologies (e.g., HiFlow on Surgical wards, SDPR 2026).
• Monitor adherence to clinical guidelines and collaborate on risk management initiatives.
• Promote ongoing staff development in clinical practices and protocols.

Teaching Extended Skills

• Teach and assess advanced clinical skills to enhance nursing competency across the hospital.
• Provide on-the-job training, demonstrations, and feedback to develop staff proficiency.
• Provide formal in services to wards

Clinical Emergency Response (After Hours)

• Respond to Rapid Responses and Code Blues after hours, providing clinical support and assisting with care escalation.
• Liaise with the After-Hours Nurse Manager to prioritize hospital needs and ensure proper coordination of care.

What we’re looking for:

• Holds TAFE Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or NSLHD’s Trainer and assessor series via MHL in addition to prior teaching/CNE experience.
• Desirable, ALS Accreditation, role responsible for After Hours CERS response.
• You’re self-driven and passionate about lifelong learning and professional growth.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment, able to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
• You’re proactive, with a talent for identifying educational needs and delivering practical solutions.
• You’re a confident communicator who builds strong relationships and fosters team learning.