Senior Nurse Educator – Critical Care
Norwest Private Hospital, Bella Vista
Fulltime/Part time (Minimum 4 Days/Week)
Join Norwest Private Hospital – Where Innovation Meets Compassion
At Norwest Private Hospital, we are committed to delivering patient-centred care through a team of highly skilled clinicians, compassionate nurses, allied health professionals, and dedicated support staff. Located in the dynamic Northwest corridor of Sydney and operated by Healthscope, our 277-bed facility offers advanced surgical, medical, and obstetric services, supported by cutting-edge technology and a fully equipped Emergency Department.
We are particularly renowned for our expertise in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, general surgery, and cardiology, and we take pride in being a preferred choice for expecting mothers and growing families.
The Opportunity
Norwest Private Hospital is seeking an experienced, motivated, and clinically knowledgeable Senior Nurse Educator – Critical Care to join our Quality, Risk & Education team.
This advanced role is ideally suited to a critical care specialist nurse educator with demonstrated capability in delivering advanced life support education, developing specialty programs, leading simulation-based training, and supporting clinical excellence across critical care areas.
You will work closely with the Quality, Risk & Education Services Manager to lead hospital-wide critical care education initiatives, strengthen capability across ICU, CCU, ED, CAU, PACU and associated high-acuity areas, and support the professional growth of Nurse Educators (NEs) and Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs). You will also play a key role in quality improvement, National Standard 8 (Recognising & Responding to Deterioration), and National Standard 4 (Medication Safety) incident reviews, and ensuring education supports safe, high‑quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Critical Care Education Leadership
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Lead critical care education programs across ICU, CCU, ED, CAU, PACU and high‑acuity areas.
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Coordinate and deliver Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) programs, ensuring alignment with current guidelines.
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Support Midwifery Educators to arrange access to Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) programs
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Provide expert clinical guidance and support to NEs, CNEs, CNSs and preceptors in critical care areas.
Program Development & Clinical Capability
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Develop and maintain structured education programs for critical care specialties, including competency frameworks, simulation scenarios, clinical assessments, and capability reviews.
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Support the development, orientation and upskilling of nurses transitioning into critical care environments.
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Facilitate simulation, emergency mock responses, and interprofessional training.
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Hot/cold debriefs following clinical emergencies
Quality, Safety & Governance
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Actively participate in the National Standard 8 Committee, supporting recognition and response to clinical deterioration.
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Actively participate in the National Standard 4 Medication Safety Committee
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Contribute to clinical incident reviews, Serious Adverse Event Reviews, and clinical investigations with an education and systems‑improvement focus.
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Lead quality improvement initiatives related to critical care, medication safety, clinical deterioration, resuscitation, and emergency response systems.
Collaboration & Leadership
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Collaborate with Nurse Unit Managers and senior clinical staff to identify learning needs and implement targeted education.
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Mentor and support ward-based educators (NEs and CNEs), promoting consistency, professional growth, and excellence in education delivery.
Learning Management & Compliance
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Oversee critical care components of the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring accurate compliance reporting and documentation.
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Gap analysis and supporting action planning and implementation of education components
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Provide evidence and reporting to support accreditation and short-notice assessment requirements.
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Evaluate education effectiveness using data-driven quality metrics and feedback systems.
Innovation & Professional Development
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Champion innovative teaching methods including digital education, simulation, competency-based assessment, and interprofessional learning.
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Promote self- reflection and opportunities for clinical supervision debriefing
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Promote lifelong learning, supporting postgraduate study, research engagement, and professional development for critical care staff.
Essential Criteria
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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Minimum 8 years post‑graduate clinical experience, with extensive experience in critical care (ICU, ED or CCU).
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Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Critical Care Nurse Educator or equivalent advanced education role.
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Demonstrated experience in delivering ALS/PALS or advanced resuscitation training.
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TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
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Post‑graduate qualifications in Critical Care Nursing.
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Evidence of developing, delivering, and evaluating specialty education programs.
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Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
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High digital literacy including LMS administration and Microsoft Office.
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Comprehensive understanding of NSQHS Standards, particularly Standards 4 and 8.
Desirable Criteria
- Postgraduate qualifications in education, clinical teaching, leadership, or management.
- Familiarity with systems, processes, and education frameworks.
- Instructor credentials in ALS/PALS or equivalent courses.
Why Healthscope?
At Healthscope, we care about your career. You’ll be supported by strong leadership, innovative teams, and opportunities to grow and flourish. Soon to be Australia largest not for profit national private hospital operator, we offer a diverse and collaborative environment where your contribution makes a real difference.
Join us, and be the difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Applications close: 16 June 2026
