Clinical Nurse Educator, Neurosciences

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Private health insurance discount

Gym membership discount

Continuing education allowance

Job summary

Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH) is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator to lead education programs, mentor nursing staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support high-quality patient care. The role is based at POWH in Randwick as part of SESLHD.

You will coordinate education delivery, foster a culture of continuous learning and ensure alignment with NSW Health standards. Registered Nurses with post-registration education qualifications are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Post-registration qualification in a clinical or education field with appropriate experience.
• Demonstrated teaching, facilitation, and competency assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, deliver and evaluate clinical nurse education at ward/unit level.
• Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to nursing staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to promote best practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Teaching skills

Clinical supervision

Interpersonal skills

Adult learning principles

Education

RN registration (AHPRA)

Education/Clinical qualification

Tools

Hospital information systems

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $124,273.7 - $128,301.89 per annum plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ689110

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications Close: Sunday, 20 September 2026

Clinical Nurse Educator, Neurosciences ASB8N - Prince of Wales Hospital

Are you passionate about teaching and sharing your knowledge?

Do you have the drive to make a real difference in the clinical setting?

If so, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of nursing and driving excellence in patient care at Prince of Wales Hospital (POWH) as a Clinical Nurse Educator.

Be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where your knowledge and leadership can make a lasting impact.

(As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will Lead and inspire nursing teams through effective education and clinical guidance. Mentor and support staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning. Share your expertise to enhance patient care and clinical excellence. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure best practice across the unit.)

Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant

What You'll Be Doing

The CNE provides coordination, delivery and evaluation of clinical nurse education (including programs) at the ward/unit level. Such education may include orientation and/or transitioning for new nursing staff, undergraduate and casual nurses as well as meeting the ongoing educational needs of existing nursing staff. Provides clinical supervision at the point of care within everyday clinical practice, in line with the ANMC Decision Making Frameworks for Nurses and Midwives.

The vision for nursing at Prince of Wales Hospital is Transforming Person Centred Care Together. Nurses at the Prince of Wales Hospital are committed to working within Practice Development principles. This is enabled through a framework of inclusiveness, active participation and collaboration. Our staff, through facilitation, are empowered and engaged in the shared decision making process in order to influence practice. This is achieved by working together in an environment which supports person centredness through evidence based care, learning and enquiry.

All Registered Nurses must comply and act in accordance with recognised professional and organisational standards established by: NSW Ministry of Health, The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District & Prince of Wales Hospital.

Clinical supervision at the point of care is the role and responsibility of each Registered Nurse and Enrolled Nurse within everyday clinical practice, in line with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Decision Making Frameworks for Nurses and Midwives.

Where you'll be working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

Selection Criteria

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Holds a relevant clinical or education post registration qualification and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of teaching and learning in the health care environment (adult learning principles)
• Demonstrated clinical teaching & facilitation skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of competency attainment and assessment
• Computer literacy and understanding of hospital information systems

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.