Clinical Nurse Educator - Emergency Department

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Educator at Mount Druitt Hospital. The role focuses on strengthening nursing practice and delivering high-quality, patient-centred education in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.

You will develop and lead education programs, mentor staff from orientation through ongoing competency development, and collaborate with nurse managers and educators to meet learning needs and implement evidence-based strategies.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated extensive clinical experience and/or post registration qualification in nursing education/education role.
• Ability to lead and implement change within best practice clinical care and workplace culture.
• Design, implement and evaluate ward-level clinical education and provide guidance to ensure a skilled workforce.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and currency of practice.
• Collaborative and integrated multidisciplinary teamwork to improve service delivery.
• Proficient with relevant computer/database tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate clinical education programs (orientation, induction, mandatory training, ongoing development).
• Mentor nursing staff to achieve clinical competencies and deliver safe care.
• Facilitate bedside teaching using adult learning principles and current clinical knowledge.
• Partner with nurse managers, educators and clinicians to identify learning needs and implement strategies.
• Promote quality improvement and maintain education records and learning outcomes.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Clinical education leadership

Adult learning principles

Mentoring staff

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Continuous improvement

Data management

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Post-registration education/clinical educator experience

Tools

Database software

Job description

Shape clinical excellence and improve emergency patient outcomes Empower nurses through education, mentorship and professional development Make a lasting impact at Mount Druitt Hospital Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to21/09/27) Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator Remuneration: $62.67 - $64.70 per hour Hours Per Week: 38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours) Location: Mt Druitt Hospital Where you'll be working Join the team at Mount Druitt Hospital, where you will play a key role in strengthening nursing capability and supporting high-quality, patient‑centred care in the Emergency Department. Working collaboratively with nurse management, clinical nurse consultants and other educators, you will help create a positive learning environment where nurses can develop their skills, build confidence and deliver safe, effective care.

• Work in a fast‑paced acute care environment where clinical education makes a real difference.
• Collaborate with nursing leaders and multidisciplinary colleagues to support clinical excellence.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, professional development and evidence‑based practice.
• Support the development of nurses at all stages of their careers, from orientation through to ongoing competency development.

What you’ll be doing

As the Clinical Nurse Educator, you will lead and coordinate clinical education initiatives that strengthen nursing practice, support workforce capability and contribute to improved patient outcomes. You will combine your clinical expertise with a passion for teaching, mentoring and continuous improvement.

• Develop, deliver and evaluate clinical education programs, including orientation, induction, mandatory training and ongoing professional development.
• Mentor and support nursing staff to achieve and maintain clinical competencies and deliver safe, evidence‑based care.
• Facilitate bedside teaching and practical learning using adult learning principles and contemporary clinical knowledge.
• Partner with nurse managers, educators and clinical nurse consultants to identify learning needs and implement effective education strategies.
• Promote innovation, quality improvement and best practice while maintaining accurate education records and monitoring learning outcomes.

Essential Criteria

• Registration: Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• 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

REQ698918

Applications Close: 3 November 2026

Need more information?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact David Glastonbury on 0427109397

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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.