Role Summary:
About the Role
The Centre for Education is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Nursing Education team as a Clinical Nurse Educator.
In this role, you will provide clinical education, facilitation, supervision, coaching to nursing staff, transition-to-practice nurses, postgraduate nurses and undergraduate nursing students across Western Health.
You will play an important role in developing a skilled and confident nursing workforce by delivering evidence-based education, supporting professional development and promoting excellence in clinical practice and patient care.
Key Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will:
- Facilitate evidence-based education programs, study days, orientation and clinical learning opportunities for nursing staff.
- Provide clinical supervision, coaching, mentoring and support to nursing staff and learners.
Promote clinical reasoning, critical thinking and evidence-based practice to support safe, high-quality patient care.
- Support graduate nurses, undergraduate nursing students and nurses participating in transition-to-practice programs.
- Collaborate with Nurse Unit Managers, educators and multidisciplinary teams to identify learning needs and strengthen clinical capability.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of education programs, clinical resources and relevant policies and procedures.
- Monitor learner progress and provide timely, constructive feedback to support professional development.
Participate in recruitment, interviews and the promotion of nursing education programs as required.
- Foster a positive and supportive learning environment that encourages professional growth, teamwork and excellence in clinical practice.
About You
You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for clinical education, mentoring and supporting the professional development of others. You are an effective communicator who can work collaboratively while also demonstrating initiative and autonomy.
You will have:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- A minimum of five years' post-registration experience in an acute healthcare setting.
- Recent experience in nursing education, clinical facilitation and/or the delivery of education and training.
- Strong clinical knowledge and an understanding of contemporary evidence-based nursing practice.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong coaching, mentoring and conflict-resolution skills.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical information systems.
- A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, professional development and innovation in nursing education.
Desirable
Postgraduate qualification, or currently working towards a Master's qualification, with an education focus.
Previous experience in a clinical leadership or nursing education role.
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Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Compensation and benefits
Learning and development opportunities
Community impact and inclusion
Organisational culture and environment
If you’re passionate about compassionate care, innovation, community wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 27 August 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Marion Subah (Education Coordinator) at [email protected].
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
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