Clinical Nurse Educator

Lead and inspire clinical learning excellence

Grow capability and deliver outstanding education at bedside

Advance your nursing career within a supportive and progressive team

Shape and deliver clinical education to build nursing capability and improve patient outcomes in palliative care within a leading acute hospital environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $ 112, $ 116,639.97 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Mt Druitt Hospital

Where you'll be working

Located at Mt Druitt Hospital, you will join a dedicated and professional team committed to delivering high quality patient centred care. Mt Druitt Hospital is part of Western Sydney Local Health District and offers a collaborative and innovative environment that supports professional growth, development and wellbeing.

• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Strong focus on learning, development and continuous improvement
• Well-resourced environment with opportunities to influence and uplift clinical practice
• Work close to home with access to modern facilities and services
• Be part of a team that is passionate about improving health outcomes for the community

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will deliver high quality clinical education programs in consultation with Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Nurse Management, ensuring that staff are equipped to provide best practice care and achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

• Apply adult learning principles to support education that aligns with legislative requirements and organisational priorities
• Mentor and guide nursing staff to build and maintain competency relevant to their scope of practice
• Facilitate teaching and learning at the bedside using strong communication and advanced clinical expertise
• Work collaboratively with clinical and education leaders to plan, deliver and evaluate education programs for all levels of staff
• Participate in research, quality improvement initiatives and relevant committees to support operational and clinical advancement

Ready to take the next step

Bring your passion for developing others and making a real difference in patient care. Join NSW Health where we value strong education, meaningful career development and opportunities to impact future standards of care. Apply today.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Registration:Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated extensive clinical experience and/or post registration qualification in the relevant speciality and nursing professional development/ education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and implement change within the context of best practice clinical care and workplace culture
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement and evaluate clinical education at the ward level, and provide support and guidance to ensure an appropriately skilled and qualified nursing and midwifery workforce, working within appropriate models of care.
• Demonstrated effective and high-level communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolutions skills in addition to proven ability to motivate and engage people in the clinical setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement whilst ensuring currency of practice in the relevant specialty.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to collaborative and integrated multidisciplinary teamwork, aimed at building and strengthening partnerships with consumers and key stakeholders to provide best practice service delivery.
• Strong commitment to the on-going development/enhancement of nursing practice within a patient centred, multi-disciplinary clinical environment.
• Relevant computer skills including database programmes and data entry.

Requisition ID: REQ612247

Applications Close: 3rd December 2025

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Danielle Carter on

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit .

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