Clinical Nurse Educator

Employment Type Permanent Full Time 38 hours per week

Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $109, $113,243.15 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ603522

Application Close Date:14/09/2025

Interview Date Range: 17/09/2025 – 24/09/2025

Contact Details: Sheeba Mathew – |

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

Are you passionate about advancing renal nursing care through education and mentorship? This is your opportunity to join a dedicated Renal team as a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), supporting Haemodialysis/ Renal services.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead clinical education programs that empower nursing staff to deliver safe, compassionate, and person-centred care. You'll apply adult learning principles and diverse teaching strategies to build capability across all levels of nursing, while fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment.

Working closely with the clinical teams, educators, management, SWSLHD Renal Nurse Manager, Dialysis Nurse unit Manager, Renal HoD and CNC's. You'll help shape the future of renal care through innovation, leadership, and continuous improvement

About the Opportunity

As a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) you will be involved in the development, education, and mentorship of the nursing team. The role offers Haemodialysis nursing education, providing evidence-based programs and support to enhance clinical knowledge and skills.

Reap the benefit of your patient and customised approach to educating Renal Nurses.

What You'll be Doing

Deliver patient centred, evidence-based care with focus on haemodialysis and chronic kidney disease (CKD) care in accordance with relevant standards.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.

Where You'll Be Working

Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, situated in one of Australia's most multicultural areas, offers a vibrant and inclusive work environment. With strong affiliations to the University of New South Wales, University of Sydney, and Western Sydney University, the hospital provides extensive opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The upcoming $1.3 billion redevelopment will significantly enhance healthcare delivery, featuring expanded emergency services, intensive care, and advanced surgical facilities. This project will not only improve patient care but also create a modern, integrated health neighbourhood, making it an exciting time to join the team at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital.

The hospital's commitment to innovation and excellence ensures that staff are supported in their roles and can make a meaningful impact on the diverse community they serve.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• 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.
• Tell us about a situation where you provided care that was culturally responsive. How did you adapt your approach to meet the patient's cultural needs while maintaining clinical safety and compassion?
• Can you describe a time when you developed or delivered a clinical education program using adult learning principles? How did you assess staff competency and ensure the learning was embedded in practice?
• Describe a time when you had to communicate complex clinical information to a multidisciplinary team. How did you ensure clarity and engagement across different roles?
• Can you give an example of how you used critical thinking to solve a clinical issue or improve patient care using evidence-based guidelines? What was the outcome?

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

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Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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