Nurse Educator – RAH Emergency Department

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Royal Adelaide Hospital - Adelaide CBD
• RN3 Salary $125,183 - $130,779 + Super + Salary Packaging
• Ongoing, Part Time Role 

About the role
As a Nurse Educator, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the capability, confidence and ongoing development of our nursing workforce. Drawing on your clinical expertise, you will deliver high-quality education, training and learning experiences that support safe, consistent and evidence-based practice across the Emergency Department. You’ll provide a broad range of professional support services, from coordinating daily in-services to facilitating clinical teaching, reviewing competency modules, maintaining accurate development records and supporting clinicians as they undertake local teaching and assessment. Your role will also contribute to the learning journey of postgraduate students completing clinical placements, helping them feel welcomed, supported and equipped for practice.
 
In this position, you will accept accountability for the outcomes of nursing education practices and ensure alignment between policy and practice. You’ll work collaboratively with Nurse Unit Managers and fellow Nurse Educators to coordinate teaching and learning processes, champion contemporary developments in nursing and midwifery, and promote a positive, safe and supportive workplace culture. Your commitment to high-quality education will help strengthen staff knowledge, build professional confidence, and ultimately support improved patient care and outcomes across the service.
 
About You
You’re a passionate and forward-thinking nurse educator who brings clinical expertise, strong leadership and a commitment to developing others through high-quality, evidence-based learning experiences.

• Clinically qualified and experienced, with current (or eligible) registration as a Nurse/Midwife, at least three years’ post-registration experience, and a solid foundation in nursing education, staff development and relevant education theory.
• A confident educator and communicator, skilled in designing, delivering and evaluating education programs, presenting to diverse audiences, supervising students and supporting peers through preceptorship and clinical development.
• A collaborative and adaptable leader, demonstrating strong problem-solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to prioritise under pressure, manage change and apply innovative approaches to teaching in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Knowledgeable and committed to best practice, with sound understanding of legislation, standards and protocols—including ANZ Resuscitation Guidelines, Quality Improvement systems and National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards—and a passion for promoting consumer engagement and safe, high-quality care. 

About CALHN
At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people. 
With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.
Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.
Find out more about our stories , our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.
 
Benefits of Joining CALHN
At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including: 

• Salary Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. 

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.
 
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.
 
Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace. 

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.
 
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Enquiries to:
Michelle Swinstead
Position: Nurse Lead
Phone: 0421 657 573
E-mail: michelle.swinstead@sa.gov.au
 
Application Closing Date
11:55 pm Thursday 11th December 2025