Clinical Nurse Educator Child and Adolescent Unit

Northern Sydney Local Health District; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 108,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal North Shore Hospital's Child and Adolescent Unit seeks a Paediatric Registered Nurse to lead clinically as a Clinical Nurse Educator. This full-time role supports education, clinical leadership, and quality improvement within a 20-bed ward serving ages 0–17, with flexible bed capacity.

The position requires immunisation and OASV policy compliance, NSW Health eligibility, and active involvement in research and postgraduate development. Applications close 21 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Holds AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse and relevant post-registration qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Clinical safety

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Post-registration education/clinical qualifications

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 6 February 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $2,381.70 - $2,458.90 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ699564

The Child and Adolescent Unit at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) is looking for an experienced Paediatric Registered Nurse to provide clinical leadership in the role of Clinical Nurse Educator. The role is full time for 12 months.

It is an exciting time to join the child and adolescent team at Royal North Shore Hospital. We have a 20 bedded inpatient ward, medical and surgical short stay unit, hospital in the home and outpatients services. We cater for children from 0-17 years who are admitted to the unit. Our main specialities include medical, surgical, orthopaedic, ENT, plastics and mental health. We are a welcoming team and offer a supportive fun environment to all staff joining the team. The senior nursing support team includes full time NUM, CNE, CNC and CNS 2’s.

The unit has a strong philosophy of quality improvement and family centred care. Royal North Shore Hospital has a positive culture and actively encourages staff to develop. Support is offered for research studies and post graduate qualifications. The Child and Adolescent Unit consists of a 20 bed inpatient ward with the ability to flex up to 24 beds for patients that require an overnight admission. Short stay area (CASSy) for day procedures, infusions, investigations, surgical day stay and medical short stay. Within the unit we have a paediatric Hospital in The Home service, Paediatric Acute Review Clinic and Burns Clinic which run from the CASSy.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Holds AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse AND holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to practice safe nursing care and knowledge of policies and clinical practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice, continuous quality improvement and risk management.

For role related queries or questions contact Laura Johnston on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and the TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 21 October 2026