HammondCare in Prairiewood, NSW, seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator for the Palliative Care Unit. Lead clinical education programs to enhance staff knowledge and person-centred care, aligning with organisational goals.

Your role partners with Nursing Unit Manager and HammondCare Health Education Lead to build a cohesive team, drive learning culture, and deliver education with needs analysis and evaluation to improve care quality.

About the role

This permanent full-time role as Clinical Nurse Educator is located in the Palliative Care Unit at Braeside Hospital in Prairiewood and will contribute to the achievement of HammondCare's organisational goals by delivering clinical education programs that assist staff in providing high-quality care that is customer-focused. The Clinical Nurse Educator works in partnership with the Nursing Unit Manager, CNC, HammondCare Health Education Lead and other clinical managers to ensure education activities build and maintain a cohesive clinical team. HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised. The essence of this role Provide educational leadership and clinical guidance to unit staff to foster the development of knowledge and skills in the area of speciality Promote a culture of enquiry and learning that facilitates the development of person-centred practice Work in partnership with the Nursing Unit Manager, CNC, Hammond College and other clinical managers to ensure education activities build and maintain a cohesive clinical team Deliver clinical nurse education in the unit and provide educational programs based on needs analysis Evaluate clinical education programs and report/discuss outcomes with the Nurse Unit Manager to ensure effectiveness

About you

Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or currently enrolled in the program would be an advantage Relevant Post Graduate qualification in palliative care and/ or extensive clinical experience in speciality Education qualification or willingness to complete would be an advantage. Demonstrated skills in developing, delivering and evaluating education programs Proven ability to provide clinical leadership and act as a resource person/mentor for nursing staff Evidence of initiation/participation in Quality Improvement initiatives Experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator or Clinical Nurse Specialist would be an advantage Experience managing a team of skilled professionals Strong administrative and computer skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits - What are we offering

• Salary packagingLeave benefits - purchased additional annual leave
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

Closing Date: 14th November 2026

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to staff screening, a criminal record and immunisation checks.

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare.

We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

We've been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life's most difficult circumstances.

Whether it's in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do.

It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work.

Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years.

Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care.

We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills.

Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free.

Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits!

Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres.

When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

$64.71 - $66.84 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Part Time 24 hours per week|REQ698947 | Applications close: 4 November 2026

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The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS 2) is a Registered Nurse who applies a high level of clinical nursing knowledge, experience and skills in providing complex nursing care directed towards a specific area of practice, a defined population or defined service area, with minimum direct supervision.

The CNS 2 is responsible for the provision of high quality, professional nursing care that is underpinned by compassion and consistent with NSW Health and ISLHD values, policies and standards.

The CNS 2 is required to work to their scope of practice and retains the responsibility and accountability for their personal and professional actions.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.

The CNS 2 Palliative Care will work within the ISLHD Community Palliative Care Service to provide patient centred palliative care for people with advanced life limiting illnesses, their families and carers. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role provides direct care to clients and their caregivers in the home environment and works with primary care, community based services, other specialist services or clinicians, aged care facilities and group homes. The role requires a commitment to palliative care and the ability to work independently in the community with guidance and support from senior palliative care clinician’s and providing effective leadership, supervision and clinical support to junior clinicians or community health nurses. Responsibilities include palliative care triage, assessment, symptom management and ongoing care planning and nursing care.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Descriptionhere.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operates seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role

- Working With Children Check (WWCC)

- Current AHPRA Registration with relevant post-registration qualification and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate

- Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 theChild 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

- Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Fiona Hammond on [email protected]

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.