Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
Remuneration: $124,273.70 - $128,301.88 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ671170
Applications Close: 31/07/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
Inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of mental health nurses. Mental Health are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Educator. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated nursing professional to make a meaningful impact on workforce capability, patient care and clinical excellence across two specialised mental health settings: the Older Persons Mental Health Unit (OPMHU) and the Mental Health Triage and Assessment Centre (TAC).
As part of the NBMLHD Nursing and Midwifery Workforce, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of safe, compassionate, and person-centred care in partnership with patients, families, carers, and multidisciplinary teams. Working closely with Nursing Unit Managers and key stakeholders, you will identify learning needs and develop, implement and evaluate education programs that enhance clinical knowledge, skills, and professional practice.
In this dynamic role, you will provide clinical teaching and support to nursing staff and students through orientation programs, competency assessment, skill accreditation, and ongoing professional development activities. Your ability to foster a positive learning culture will contribute to workforce growth, staff confidence, and improved patient outcomes.
The successful candidate will also have opportunities to facilitate and deliver nursing education programs and courses across NBMLHD facilities, supporting a consistent and high standard of nursing practice throughout the district. With responsibilities spanning both the Older Persons Mental Health Unit and the Mental Health Triage and Assessment Centre, this role offers a unique chance to influence education and practice across a diverse range of mental health services.
If you are an experienced mental health nurse with a passion for education, leadership, and professional development, we encourage you to apply. Join NBMLHD and help shape a skilled, confident, and compassionate nursing workforce dedicated to delivering exceptional care to our community. Apply Now!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees:
-
Allocated Day Off
-
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
-
Novated Leasing
-
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
-
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
-
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please
