Clinical Nurse Educator

The Hospital:

The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

Clinical Nurse Educator

• Join Australia's leading children's hospital.
• Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging - Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500
• This is a dynamic and innovative role where you will be making a meaning difference in young people lives.

About Banksia Ward - Mental Health

At Banksia, you'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes consultant psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, and family peer support workers, and teachers with special education expertise. Together, we use a holistic approach to help young people regain stability, build resilience, and return to their communities with confidence.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, Banksia Ward is the place for you.

Banksia Ward is a dynamic 16-bed inpatient unit dedicated to supporting young people aged 13 to 18 years who are experiencing a range of mental health challenges.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a part-time ongoing position (64 hours per fortnight) within the Banksia Ward education team, where you'll play a key role in leading, inspiring, and developing our nursing team.

With your advanced clinical expertise and passion for education you will role model and promote excellence in mental health nursing practice, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

In this dynamic Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) role, you'll lead an innovative transition program, supporting up to three Registered Nurses as they make the transition from general or paediatric nursing to Mental Health Nursing. You'll have the unique opportunity to shape the program and influence how our future mental health nurses grow and thrive.

In addition, you'll provide ongoing guidance to strengthen and sustain emerging programs within Banksia.

What you'll achieve:

• Contribute to a new transition to mental health program, and play a pivotal role in shaping its delivery
• Work alongside new and existing staff to deliver excellent mental health nursing care
• Develop and engage high quality, reflective group and individual clinical supervision for nursing staff
• Demonstrate a commitment to your clinical progression 
• Contribute to research opportunities by evaluating and report on the effectiveness of nursing workforce education and training programs

Classification for this position will range from Grade 4 Year 1 (NP75) to Grade 4 Year 3 (NP77) (FTE base salary $112,465.6 to $121,113.2 per annum, plus superannuation).

What you'll bring to the role:

Essential

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered though the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
• Minimum of five years' clinical experience, ideally within a mental health or acute care setting.
• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing, or completion of a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to adapt your approach, build rapport, and foster a psychologically safe and supportive environment

Desirable

• Extensive experience in acute adolescent mental health, demonstrating confidence and expertise in managing complex clinical presentations.
• Strong knowledge and application of contemporary theories and evidence-based practices in mental health care, including managing challenging behaviours.
• Experience in clinical education, with a demonstrated ability to support, mentor, and develop the knowledge and skills of nursing staff.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and a passion for developing others through education and training.
• Preceptorship experience, with the ability to mentor and support staff and students in their clinical learning.
• Proficiency in digital literacy, including strong computer skills and experience using learning management systems.

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

What's in it for you?

• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Discounted on-site parking, direct Public Transport access and bicycle storage facilities
• Access to free counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services
• Continuous training and upskilling opportunities such as the RCH Peer Support Program

We are committed to partnering with young people and their families every day, to deliver high quality care and are actively seeking to improve, monitor and evaluate to create an environment for growth, research and innovation.

Application process

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly For more information about this position please contact Brian Ferdinando, Acting Nurse Unit Manager Ph: Email: 

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team? 

 Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button

Applications close 04 December 2025.