Registered Nurse Educator

Employment Type: Permanent (Part-Time)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse to join our team in an education-focused role. The successful applicant will work across the home to provide education to aged care staff. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN who is looking to step up, enjoys mentoring others, promoting best practice, and contributing to continuous quality improvement within aged care.

Key Responsibilities

Working under the guidance of the Quality & Education Manager, responsibilities include:

• Deliver and facilitate mandatory and targeted education sessions for staff.
• Provide bedside coaching, mentoring and competency support to clinical and care staff.
• Deliver education in response to identified risks and emerging service needs.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation and competency assessments of new staff.
• Support the evaluation of education through competency assessments, audits and monitoring of practice.
• Maintain accurate education records and documentation.
• Communicate effectively with managers regarding staff progress, competency outcomes and education requirements.
• Support the Education Team.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working in residential aged care.
• Sound knowledge of the Aged Care Act 2024, Aged Care Rules 2025, Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, SIRS and Clinical Governance principles.
• Demonstrated experience in educating, coaching and supporting staff in the workplace.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams.

Desirable Criteria

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in developing education resources
• Additional qualifications or professional development in aged care, leadership, dementia care, wound care, infection prevention and control, or clinical education.

What We Offer

• A rewarding role combining clinical practice with education and quality improvement.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on staff capability and resident outcomes.
• Salary packaging benefits.
• Friendly, culturally diverse workplace, including a strong Spanish-speaking community.
• A well-supported, welcoming and resident-focused aged care home.

If you are an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about developing others, improving quality of care and contributing to clinical excellence, we would love to hear from you.