Clinical Nurse Educator, Student Programs

Clinical Nurse Educator, Student Programs 

• Permanent Full Time, 80 hours per fortnight
• 5 weeks’ leave with ADO applicable
• Located at Peter James Centre, with occasional travel to other Eastern Health sites
• Come and join an exciting Interprofessional education team, supporting our Nursing and Midwifery student programs at Eastern Health

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Educator, Student Programs is responsible for the planning, implementation and support in Nurisng and Midwifery student programs across Eastern Health.  The position provides leadership and collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders to enhance education and support staff in providing a safe and welcoming envioronment and provide a quality exeprience for students and learners. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• • Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
  • Postgraduate qualification, or currently enrolled in, relevant to profession
  • Clinical experience with education programs including experience in clinical practice supervision of learners (i.e students, graduates)
  • Demonstrated leadership with the ability to inspire and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrated organisational and planning skills with strong attention to detail
  • Advanced interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Australian Drivers Licence

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offerred and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offerred and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

*Please note that this job advertisement may close earlier than job posting end date

Good to know

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please see the position description here.

Contact Person: Kathryn (Kat) Murchie

Contact Number: 8396 3590

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 16/04/2026 *Please note that this job advertisement may close earlier than job posting end date

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day