Clinical Nurse Educator, Intensive Care Unit

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

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a full-time Clinical Nurse Educator to lead education programs in the ICU and support high standards of patient care at Royal North Shore Hospital.

You will work with experienced nurses and educators to develop competencies, deliver clinical training, and implement evidence-based practices in a dynamic critical care setting.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with post-registration qualifications or equivalent experience.
• Extensive ICU experience in a tertiary hospital.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and risk management.
• Compliance with NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support development of critical care nursing education and credentialing.
• Collaborate with ICU educators, nurse specialists and clinicians.
• Drive professional development and ongoing education for ICU staff.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based practice

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Post-registration clinical/educational qualifications

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

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

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ700832

Join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team as a full time Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and help develop the next generation of critical care nurses.

Royal North Shore Hospital's ICU is configured into four specialty pods, providing care across a wide range of complex clinical areas including cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, burns, acute spinal cord injuries, haematology and complex general surgery. As an ECMO service and accredited trauma centre, the unit offers a unique learning environment where nurses can develop expertise across multiple critical care specialties.

The ICU has a strong culture of education, innovation and professional development. Working alongside experienced Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Nurse Practitioners and fellow educators, you will support a highly skilled nursing workforce committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

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.


• Extensive intensive care experience in a tertiary hospital.


• 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 Emma Cardwell 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 the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and 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: 27 October 2026