Clinical Nurse Educator - Campbelltown Inpatient Mental health Services - Perm FT
Requisition ID: REQ668738
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Clinical Nurse Educator: $120,652.51 - $124,565.90 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: A53 Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit, Campbelltown Hospital
Applications close: 21/06/2026
Contact: Brett Wales - Nurse Unit Manager on brett.wales@health .nsw.gov.au |0499 840 592
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
We are recruiting for a passionate Clinical Nurse Educator seeking the opportunity to work within the Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit at Campbelltown Hospital.
- In this role, you will provide comprehensive clinical teaching, support skill development and accreditation, and foster ongoing professional growth for nursing staff as well as students.
- You will also have the opportunity to deliver nursing education programs across mental health wards within the SWSLHD.
- You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team that focus on recovery and rehabilitation so our long-term consumers can return into the community successfully.
- Previous mental health experience or postgraduate study is highly recommended, with strong support for ongoing professional development and supervision.
Are You the Right Fit?
You'll thrive in this role if you:
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, allied health clinicians, and peer workers who collaborate to deliver holistic, recoveryoriented care.
- Participate in audits, quality activities and care delivery aligned with safety standards
- Orient, supervise and mentor staff, students and TPP participants
- Contribute to district-wide education, training and policy development
- Provide unit-based and individual education and skill support
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a post graduate qualification in a relevant clinical field or education post graduate qualification or a combination of education training and clinical experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Describe a time when you identified a gap in clinical practice or service delivery and explain how you planned, delivered, and evaluated education to address it.
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Following a clinical incident, explain how you would analyse the event, develop and deliver an education strategy for staff, and ensure the learning leads to sustained improvements in practice and patient safety.
If you'd like more details, we're here to help.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
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Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
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Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
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Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
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Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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