Nurse Educator, Specialty Medicine

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 22,000 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.

• Clinical Nurse Educator (RN35) – Specialty Medicine and Infectious Disease Program Bayside Health(Alfred)
• Permanent Part-Time: 0.8 EFT (64 hours per fortnight)
• Start Date: 23 February 2026
• Great Staff Benefits

About us

The Nursing Education Department is committed to delivering excellence in education for all nurses across Alfred Health. We work in partnership with clinical programs to support enrolled, undergraduate, registered, and postgraduate nurses to deliver exceptional, evidence-based care. In a constantly evolving environment, we are focused on innovative approaches to education, strengthening capability, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement across Nursing Services.

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is a key educational leader within the Specialty Medicine program at Alfred Health. 

Aligned to the program and working closely with Nursing Services, Nurse Managers, and the wider Nursing Education team, the CNE:

• identifies, anticipates, and responds to developmental needs within the clinical environment
• delivers high-quality formal and informal education
• supports learners across all levels, including undergraduate students, graduates, developing nurses, and postgraduate participants
• provides guidance, role modelling, and coaching to support safe, evidence-based practice
• contributes to program-level educational planning, quality improvement, and guideline development
• fosters a positive learning culture that values inquiry, reflective practice, and continuous improvement

This role requires leadership, collaboration, and a passion for building capability across a diverse nursing workforce.

About you

You will be someone who brings enthusiasm, professionalism, and a commitment to education, with:

• current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development, including holding a postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical area (minimum Graduate Certificate)
• desirable: currently undertaking or intending to pursue a Master of Nursing or Education
• demonstrated experience in an education or education-support role
• extensive clinical knowledge and experience in acute, subacute, or community nursing
• strong communication, interpersonal, and reflective practice skills
• ability to lead, influence, and support others in a dynamic clinical environment
• a commitment to continuous learning, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice

Staff benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing via Maxxia
• Access to health and wellbeing programs
• Discounted private health insurance
• Staff parking (subject to availability)

For enquiries, please contact:

Brianna Wilson
Education Coordinator – Home Acute & Community Care, Specialty Medicine & Infectious Diseases
[email protected] | Teams | ext 62400

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Friday 13th February 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 don’t 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 department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.