Clinical Nurse Educator

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until June 2026

Location:
Macarthur Mental Health Centre, Campbelltown

Position Classification:
Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration:
$2, $2,235.40 per week

Requisition ID:
REQ619569

Application Close Date:
23/11/2025

Interview Date Range:
26/11/ /12/2025

Contact Details:
Deborah Lockeridge |

About The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Educator to join the Macarthur Youth Mental Health Team, supporting the development of mental health workforce across the Macarthur Community Mental Health Service, focusing on mandatory training, clinical education, evidence-based practice, and professional growth.

As a key contributor, you will mentor and guide staff working with people experiencing mental health challenges, fostering a culture of learning and excellence in care. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on mental health outcomes across South Western Sydney.

What You'll Be Doing
Deliver and evaluate clinical education programs in consultation with Management, Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants, to support the delivery of clinical best practice, patient service and enhanced patient outcomes. South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviors and interactions with patients, clients and employees. The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.

*Where You'll Be Working*
SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.

These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

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.
• Can you describe a time when you provided clinical leadership through mentorship or preceptorship that led to improved learning outcomes or collaboration within your unit? What strategies did you use to support adult learning principles and ensure safe, compassionate care?
• How have you contributed to the planning and delivery of clinical education that aligns with organisational goals and professional standards? Please include how you ensured compliance with relevant codes of conduct and ethical guidelines.
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information
*Salary Packaging*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

*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.

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
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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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