clinical educator

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development & Delivery: Identify learning needs and develop, deliver, and evaluate innovative clinical education programs, mandatory training, and practical workshops.

• Student & Graduate Coordination: Manage student nurse placements, coordinate recruitment and support for Graduate Nurse and Transition EN programs, and liaise with university partners.

• Mentorship & Preceptorship: Act as a clinical teacher and mentor for new staff, agency personnel, and students; assign and follow up with workplace preceptors.

• Orientation & Onboarding: Oversee and deliver comprehensive orientation programs for all incoming nursing staff and students.

• Quality & Clinical Practice: Conduct clinical audits, analyse performance data, contribute to policy development, and lead quality improvement initiatives aligned with accreditation standards.

• Clinical Adaptability: While primarily an education role, you may occasionally step into direct clinical practice when operational needs require.

What We Are Looking For

Essential Criteria

• Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse (or Midwife) with AHPRA.

• Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment (or a commitment to complete within 12 months).

• Demonstrated experience in nursing education, clinical teaching, or acting as a preceptor.

• Strong clinical skills with a deep understanding of evidence-based nursing practice, infection control, and OH&S.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage learners using varied teaching modalities.

• High-level organizational skills, time management, and proficiency with digital record systems and educational software.

• Broad understanding of rural health issues and nursing standards (ANMC Code of Conduct & Ethics).

Desirable Criteria

• Postgraduate qualifications in Nursing or Education.

• Accredited Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) Trainer & Assessor.

• Prior experience in a dedicated Clinical Educator role.

Mandatory Pre-Employment Checks

To ensure the safety of our care environment, the successful candidate must provide:

• Satisfactory National Police Check (issued within the last 12 months).

• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC).

• Valid Victorian Driver’s Licence (preferred).

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and agreement to participate in the annual Influenza Vaccination Program.

• Completion of a Health Declaration prior to commencement.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

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