Clinical Nurse Educator

Title: Clinical Nurse Educator - Acute Aged Care - Temp FT

Location: Australia
Requisition ID: REQ668221
Hybrid

Job Description:

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up until June 2027

Remuneration: $2,312.30 - $2,387.29 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Campbelltown Hospital

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Step into a role where your expertise directly shapes the future of nursing practice across South Western Sydney. As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you'll playa pivotal part in building capability, confidence and clinical excellence within a diverse nursing workforce. Your work will strengthen patient outcomes, uplift professional standards and contribute to SWSLHD's vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

You'll have the opportunity to design and deliver meaningful education programs, mentor emerging clinicians, and influence practice change at the bedside. This is your chance to make a tangible impact-supporting nurses to grow, supporting teams to thrive, and supporting patients to receive safe, compassionate, evidence‑based care every day.

Are You the Right Fit?

You'll thrive in this role if you are a clinician who leads with curiosity, collaboration and compassion. You enjoy empowering others, translating complex clinical concepts into practical learning, and creating environments where staff feel supported to develop their skills.

You're someone who communicates with clarity, adapts your teaching to different learning styles, and builds strong professional relationships across multidisciplinary teams. You bring critical thinking, accountability and a commitment to reflective practice. Most importantly, you're motivated by the belief that great education leads to great care-and you're ready to champion that across the unit.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a post graduate qualification in a relevant clinical field or education post graduate qualification or a combination of education training and clinical experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
• Describe a time you developed or delivered a clinical education program. What was the need, what approach did you take, and what was the outcome for staff or patients?
• How do you apply adult learning principles when teaching clinicians with varying levels of experience and confidence? Provide an example.
• Tell us about a situation where you identified unsafe or inconsistent clinical practice. What actions did you take, and how did you support staff to improve?
• Describe a challenging communication scenario involving patients, carers or colleagues. How did you manage it, and what did you learn from the experience?

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• Position Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

• How to Apply

• Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, 

• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

• Aboriginal Workforce

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks

• 12% superannuation

• Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

• One extra day off each month for full-time employees

• Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

• Paid maternity and parental leave

• Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

• Grow Your Career

• Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

• Health & Wellbeing

• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

• Temporary visa holders

• May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.

• Vaccination Requirements

• All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

• Child Safe Employment

• South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.