Clinical Nurse Educator Emergency

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne the Mornington Peninsula Koo Wee Rup Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites including hospitals centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional equitable and locally connected care through shared expertise compassion and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health Bass Coast Health Gippsland Southern Health Service Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent and fixed term positions
• Part time (48-64 hours per fortnight) - rotating shift work roster
• Educator (Major) (RN35)
• Alfred Emergency & Trauma Center and Sandringham Emergency
• Great staff benefits!

The Department

The Emergency Service within Alfred Health sees approximately 95000 patients per annum. Sandringham Emergency Department manages approximately 30000 and The Alfred Emergency & Trauma Centre (E&TC) manages approximately 65000 patients. Sandringham Emergency Department is community focused and has an integrated Urgent Care Centre model of addition Sandringham also manages paediatric patients providing a dynamic mix and opportunity to enhance clinical and management E&TC provides emergency medical services to the local community whilst also providing Victorian state-wide services for:

• Trauma (adult)
• Hyperbaric Medicine
• Burns (adult)
• HIV Medicine
• Cystic Fibrosis (adult)
• Haemophilia (adult)
• Heart & Lung Transplant
• Critical Neurosurgery

The Role

Clinical Nurse Educators (CNE) are leaders within nursing and education and role model professional nursing practice. As members of the Alfred Emergency Services Nursing Education team they model the values of Nursing Services by exemplifying and promoting excellence in practice and fostering an environment of inquiry and continuous learning. As a recognised resource for staff the CNE assists clinical nurses to achieve optimal outcomes in patient care delivery.

Clinical Nurse Educators are responsible for identifying anticipating and responding to the developmental needs of the nurse and the clinical environment achieving this through collaborating with local area and organisational stakeholders to establish implement and evaluate plans that further equip the nurse to respond to the increasingly complex needs of patients.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Holding or working towards Masters of Nursing or Education
• Previous experience in an education or education support role
• Demonstrated extensive relevant clinical knowledge / experience in acute/sub-acute care nursing (relevant to the program) and in a clinical leadership role
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of nursing scope of practice and supervision/delegation
• Demonstrated high level reflective and critical analysis skills
• Open flexible and innovative
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in working in an interprofessional capacity related to education
• Demonstrated commitment to research process quality and safety and application to practice
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting an environment of continuous learning and continuous quality improvement

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSporthealth and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Childrens Services

If applicable please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

For enquiries regarding this position please contact Sorcha Carwood - Nurse Manager Education & Research - or

Applications close 11pm AEDT Tuesday 10th March 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people with disability and people of all genders sexualities and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application materials please dont hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.