Oncology Nurse Educator, Grade 2 - Req584301

Description:

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 22 June 2026
Position Classification: Nurse Educator Gde 2
Remuneration: 131870.9 - 134500.7 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ584301

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

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Additional Information:

• An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

We are currently seeking suitably qualified Registered Nurses for the role of Nurse Educator, Grade 2 Oncology Services for a temporary (secondment backfill) part time (0.5 FTE) position based at Children’s hospital at Westmead.

The Nurse Educator develops capability of the workforce to respond to current and emerging paediatric areas of healthcare, by identifying opportunities, developing, delivering and evaluating programs and courses for the nursing education service across the identified Nurse Educator Oncology Services portfolio.

This is 0.5 of a 1.0 FTE job shared portfolio which includes all of Oncology services including Camperdown, Variety Ward, Oncology Treatment Centre, the Senior Oncology nursing group, Palliative Care Service and other medical program clinical areas. Collaboration across the entire 1.0FTE of this portfolio is key. This role also includes identified Network projects.

What you'll be doing

The Nurse Educator develops and delivers nursing education programs and courses for a specific portfolio or across a clinical division.
The Nurse Educator identifies opportunities to develop the capability of the workforce to respond to current and emerging paediatric areas of healthcare.

1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Relevant post registration nursing/ midwifery clinical or education qualifications relevant to the clinical area.
3. Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate education and training programs for paediatrics and adolescents within the portfolio or responsibility.
4. Demonstrated effective leadership skills including the ability to communicate, negotiate and problem solve.
5. Demonstrate evidence of the provision of relevant education material and programs that incorporate the use of adult learning principles.
6. Evidence of being professionally active within the specialty area of paediatrics and adolescents demonstrating self-motivation along with competence in managing competing priorities to deliver quality outcomes
7. Evidence of preparation of written submissions and reports and demonstrated skills in the use of MS Office

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/ NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Rachel Graham on *************@health.nsw.gov.au If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.

Applications Close: 16/07/2025