Shape the future of mental health nursing education
Mentor and develop clinicians in a leading tertiary service
Join NSW’s largest specialist mental health facility
Lead, coach and empower mental health nurses through innovative clinical education, competency development and evidence-based practice.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $120,652.50 - $124,565.90 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District’s Mental Health Services at Cumberland Hospital, Australia's oldest and NSW’s largest dedicated mental health facility. Located in North Parramatta, Cumberland Hospital is renowned for delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while fostering innovation, collaboration and professional excellence. As part of a major transformation, Mental Health Services will play a key role in the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead, creating exciting opportunities for career growth and service innovation.
Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will help build a skilled and confident workforce that delivers exceptional outcomes for consumers, carers and families.
Work within a recognised leader in mental health care and education
Collaborate with experienced Nurse Leaders, Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants
Contribute to a culture driven by Respect, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence
Access ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
Be part of a service shaping the future of mental health care in Western Sydney
What you'll be doing
As the Clinical Nurse Educator, you will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of education programs that strengthen clinical capability, support best practice and improve patient outcomes within the acute mental health setting. Working closely with nursing leadership and key stakeholders, you will champion learning, professional development and continuous improvement across the service.
Design, deliver and evaluate clinical education programs aligned with legislative, Ministry of Health and organisational requirements
Mentor, coach and assess nursing staff to achieve and maintain role-specific competencies
Facilitate bedside teaching and support the translation of evidence into clinical practice
Collaborate with managers, educators and clinical experts to identify and meet workforce learning needs
Drive quality improvement, innovation and professional development initiatives that enhance care delivery and patient outcomes
Ready to make a difference?
Join a health service where your expertise will help shape the next generation of mental health nurses and improve outcomes for the communities we serve. Apply today and discover the diverse career opportunities available across Western Sydney Local Health District, where we are dedicated to delivering world-class healthcare together.
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: REQ668065
Applications Close: 16th July 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/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
