Clinical Nurse Educator

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time 38 hours per week, up to March 2026 with possibility of extensionLocation : Liverpool HospitalPosition Classification : Clinical Nurse EducatorRemuneration : $2,165.20 - $2,235.40 per weekRequisition ID : REQ Application Close Date : 11/01/2026Interview Date Range : 14/01/2026 – 21/01/2026Contact Details : Nathan Maloney – | About The Opportunity A Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) in a Paediatric unit plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to paediatric patients while also fostering the professional growth and development of nursing staff. This specialised nursing professional combines clinical expertise with a passion for teaching and mentoring to enhance the skills and knowledge of nurses working in the paediatric unit. The CNE is actively involved in providing hands‑on training, conducting workshops to ensure competency in paediatric‑specific procedures and protocols. They serve as a clinical resource for nursing staff, offering guidance on complex patient cases, new treatment modalities, and advancements in paediatric healthcare. The Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a mentor and role model, offering guidance and support. They provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and opportunities for professional growth to empower nurses to deliver compassionate and family‑centered care to paediatric patients and their families. The role of a Clinical Nurse Educator is multifaceted, encompassing clinical expertise, teaching skills, mentorship, and leadership qualities to ensure optimal care outcomes for paediatric patients while nurturing the growth and development of nursing staff. What You'll be Doing: Deliver and evaluate clinical education programs in consultation with Management, Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants, to support the delivery of clinical best practice, patient service and enhanced patient outcomes. Where You'll Be Working Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south‑western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of statewide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation. The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care. Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney. Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges. Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the following questions as thoroughly as possible. View the application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Do you currently hold Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and possess a postgraduate qualification in a relevant clinical field or education postgraduate qualification or a combination of education training and clinical experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD? Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Paediatric ward. Can you describe a time when you identified a gap in paediatric clinical knowledge among nursing staff and how you addressed it through education or training? Need more information? 1) Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information Salary Packaging South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD’s key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staff and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Eligibility for Permanent Appointment To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Diversity and Inclusion At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. Child Safe Culture SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Connect with us X, Facebook and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr