Nurse Educator Courses
Nurse Educators mentor and train student and practising nurses in hospitals and educational settings, preparing lessons and assessing progress.
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How do I become a Nurse Educator
Get qualified to work as a Nurse Educator with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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12 months - 24 months
The Graduate Diploma of Health Professional Education is designed for health professionals keen on enhancing their educational knowledge and skills. This course aims to shape exemplary educators and role models in the health education sector. It offers a deep understanding of contemporary learning theories and a comprehensive set of educational skills, specifically tailored for best practices in modern health education. The diploma is ideal for those aspiring to elevate their teaching approach and impact ...
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12 months - 24 months
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The Clinical Facilitation: Essential Skills and Principles short course helps healthcare professionals train and mentor the next generation of professionals. Whether you are an experienced facilitator or you are new to the role, this course will equip you with essential tools to succeed.
Clinical facilitation plays a vital role in nursing and midwifery student education and requires a mix of clinical knowledge, communication skills, and a passion for sharing knowledge.
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12 months - 24 months
The Graduate Diploma of Nursing is tailored for registered nurses aiming to broaden their undergraduate knowledge and develop foundational research skills. This course enhances understanding of evidence-based practice, leadership principles, and professional development management. It is underpinned by principles of cultural safety, emphasising the importance of quality and safety in healthcare. Ideal for nurses looking to advance their skills and expertise, this diploma prepares them for higher-level res...
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The HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing is for enrolled nurses who are already working in Australia and need advanced skills in a specialised area of nursing. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to specialise in one of eight different areas: acute care, aged care and individual support, critical care, mental health, perioperative nursing, renal care, rural and remote nursing, or community health. You’ll also gain advanced skills in clinical assessments, medicine administration, and intrav...
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How much do Nurse Educators earn?
The average salary for Nurse Educators in Australia is $1,565 per week ($81,380 per annum). Increase your earning capacity by obtaining post-graduate nursing qualifications and levelling-up your skills in public speaking, interpersonal communication, and workplace training.
What are the job opportunities for Nurse Educators?
There are 4,300 Nurse Educators currently working in Australia. They are employed by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), colleges and universities as well as hospitals and primary health care practices.
How do I become a Nurse Educator?
To become a Nurse Educator you must complete a Bachelor of Nursing, then apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Once you’re a Registered Nurse (RN) you’ll need at least 5 years of professional nursing experience and a Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Clinical Education) or Master of Nurse Education.
If you intend working for a registered Training Organisation (RTO) the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment will also be helpful.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Nurse Educators are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who mentor and train student nurses as well as working nurses who are undergoing professional development training. They deliver training on-the-job in hospitals, medical centres and nursing clinics as well as in formal education settings like universities and colleges.
As a Nurse Educator you could be preparing a lesson plan and determining a suitable assessment process, demonstrating how to clean a wound and change a dressing to a group of trainees, observing a student nurse as they record the core vital signs of a patient, marking a written assignment and providing feedback, or updating student records in the training database.
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