At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and empower nurses in delivering exceptional patient care through education and training.
- Company: Far West Local Health District, committed to excellence in rural health.
- Benefits: Earn up to $10,000 recruitment incentive, competitive salary, and generous leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive community in Broken Hill with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in rural healthcare while enjoying a relaxed country lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Must have nursing registration, critical care experience, and teaching qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 64.71 - 64.71 $ per hour.
This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro‑rated to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until 2nd September 2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $62.68 - $64.71 per hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Broken Hill
Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience. Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development. Are you ready to lead and empower our Nurses and Midwives to achieve our vision of excellence in rural and remote health? Apply today and enjoy a rewarding career that comes with all the benefits of country living including no traffic, affordable housing and a comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance and wellbeing.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate clinical education programs to support ongoing professional clinical development of nursing and midwifery staff to maintain quality care outcomes for patients and clients.
- Nurse Educators are highly valued and vital positions within the Far West LHD as they ensure our patients receive exceptional levels of care by advancing the skills of our staff.
Our ideal candidate will have vast clinical experience and tertiary qualifications in education and training.
What is on offer:
- 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
- Novated leasing
- Remote Area Housing Benefit
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Fitness Passport
- Professional development through frequent online and face‑to‑face learning opportunities
About the Far West LHD:
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community. Key to our success of course is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to Apply:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible by selecting APPLY NOW below:
- Current nursing/midwifery registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with 3 years' experience working in the specialty of Critical Care.
- Current Certificate as a Workplace Trainer and Assessor (currently Certificate IV) or willingness to work towards and attain certificate within 12 months of commencement of position.
- Current Critical Care Post Graduate Qualification or willingness to work towards and attain certificate within 24 months of commencement of position.
- Willingness to provide mandatory education and training within Critical Care and other specialty areas.
- Credentialed as an Advanced Life Support Instructor and in Triage, or willingness to obtain within 12 months of commencement of position.
- Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, advanced computer skills and use of software programs to develop and deliver education.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and preparedness to travel across rural and remote areas.
The Welcome Experience connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Spangler on Rachel.Spangler@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 23rd July 2026
Far West Local Health District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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