Clinical Nurse Educator

Western Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants for learning

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne's west is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to develop and support the nursing workforce through education, clinical facilitation, mentorship, and professional development. You will lead teaching plans, supervise staff, and support transition to practice for new graduates and students, aligning practice with evidence-based standards.

The role requires five years post-registration in acute care, a postgraduate education focus, and strong communication and collaboration

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration
• Nurse with postgraduate qualification or enrolled in one
• Experience in nursing education and clinical facilitation
• Experience in NIV and intercostal catheters (ICC) management

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate nursing staff in evidence-based patient care
• Provide clinical facilitation, education, supervision, and support to staff and students
• Develop, implement, evaluate teaching plans for clinical skill development
• Support staff capability through education, coaching and feedback
• Promote evidence-based practice and ongoing quality improvement
• Contribute to development of clinical standards to enhance patient outcomes

Skills

Nursing education

Clinical facilitation

Mentorship

Professional development

Communication

Collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Postgraduate education focus

Tools

AHPRA RN

Job description

• Employment Type: Part-Time(0.8 FTE), Ongoing
• Salary: CNE (Major) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

As a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) at Western Health, you will play a key role in developing and supporting the nursing workforce through education, clinical facilitation, mentorship, and professional development. Working within the Centre for Education, you will provide clinical guidance and support to nursing staff, transition to practice nurses, and undergraduate nursing students. Through hands-on clinical support and education, you will promote evidence-based practice, strengthen workforce capability, and contribute to exceptional patient care.

Working within the Centre for Education, you'll be part of a team dedicated to lifelong learning, professional development, and workforce capability. Your contribution will directly enhance patient outcomes, build nursing capability, and support Western Health's mission to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care. This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate nurse educator who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and empowering others to achieve clinical excellence.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead, support, direct, and motivate nursing staff in the provision of high-quality, evidence-based, and culturally responsive patient care.
• Act as a positive role model, coach, mentor, and clinical resource for nursing staff across the organisation.
• Provide clinical facilitation, education, supervision, and support to nursing staff, transition to practice participants, and undergraduate nursing students in the clinical setting.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching plans that support clinical skill development, clinical reasoning, and professional growth.
• Assist in the development of staff capability through education, coaching, mentorship, performance feedback, and professional development activities.
• Support evidence-based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and the ongoing development of clinical standards to enhance patient outcomes.

About you:

You are an experienced Registered Nurse with a passion for clinical education, workforce development, and excellence in patient care. You enjoy supporting nurses to develop their knowledge, skills,clinical reasoning, and confidence, and are committed to fostering a positive learning culture that promotes evidence-based practice and professional growth.

You bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of five years' post-registration experience in acute care settings.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification in a clinical discipline of nursing with an education focus, or current enrolment towards such a qualification.
• Recent experience in nursing education, clinical facilitation, preceptorship, coaching, or delivery of training.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and recent acute care skills, including experience in the management of patients requiring non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and intercostal catheters (ICC).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide education, mentorship, performance feedback, and support to nurses at all stages of their careers.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within multidisciplinary, nursing, and education teams.

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About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socio-economic diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

Closing date: 11:59pm on 16 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, please contact Franciska van der Merwe via .

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

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.