Shape clinical education in a brand-new forensic mental health service
Help build a skilled, confident nursing workforce from day one
Lead recovery-focused, trauma-informed and evidence-based practice
Build capability. Shape practice. Lead clinical education across contemporary forensic mental health services.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $124,273.70 - $128,301.88 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Clinical Nurse Educator with expertise in forensic mental health nursing to join our growing team at Blacktown. Bring your advanced clinical knowledge, educational leadership and commitment to recovery-oriented care to a unique opportunity where you can help establish a new service and influence nursing practice from the ground up.
Where you'll be working
About the New Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Service:
Opening 13 October 2026 at the Blacktown Hospital Campus, the new 20-bed Low Secure Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Unit will provide specialised assessment, treatment and recovery-focused care for people with mental health needs within the forensic mental health system.
You will work across Budyari Gili and Budyari Gumada forensic units, joining a contemporary service where education, collaboration and innovation are central to delivering safe, therapeutic and evidence-based care.
Be part of a new specialist forensic mental health service from day one.
Work within a specialised environment supporting complex consumers across legal and custodial frameworks.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and the broader forensic mental health network.
Help establish a positive workplace culture focused on recovery, rehabilitation and consumer-centred care.
Contribute to a service committed to education, research, innovation and continuous improvement.
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will use your clinical expertise and knowledge of adult learning principles to build workforce capability and support high standards of nursing practice across the service.
Develop, deliver and evaluate clinical education, orientation, induction and professional development programs.
Mentor nurses and support staff to achieve and maintain clinical competencies relevant to their roles.
Provide expert bedside teaching and translate evidence-based practice into high-quality clinical care.
Partner with Nurse Managers, Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Consultants and key stakeholders to identify and address education needs.
Drive innovation, research, quality improvement and continuous learning while maintaining accurate education and competency records.
Why Join Us?
Joining the new Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a team establishing a contemporary service from the ground up, helping shape the culture, model of care and patient experience from day one.
Our vision for Mental Health Services in WSLHD is:
"To deliver a world-class mental health service by using education and research to foster a culture of innovation."
Our team will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary workforce committed to:
Recovery-oriented and trauma-informed care
Evidence-based clinical practice
Education, research and innovation
Consumer-centred care and rehabilitation
Collaborative partnerships across the forensic mental health network
Supporting positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable people in our community
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing service within one of Australia's most diverse and rapidly expanding health districts, while contributing to the future of forensic mental health care in Western Sydney.
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 Requirements:
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: REQ689710
Applications Close: 10th September 2026
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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 https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
