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Posted 18 June, 2026

Clinical Nurse Educator - Neurosurgical / Trauma Close Observation Unit

Western Sydney Local Health District
Westmead, Westmead Hospital | Western Sydney Full Time
Reference: 55_459517_340258

  • Shape the future of neuroscience & trauma nursing education

  • Lead bedside learning in a high-acuity clinical environment

  • Drive excellence, innovation and patient-centred care

Build capability. Lead education. Elevate neurosurgical and trauma nursing practice through expert clinical teaching and innovation.

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $120,652.50 - $124,565.90 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location:Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join a high-performing team at Westmead Hospital, a leading tertiary referral centre delivering complex neurosurgical and trauma care. You will work alongside passionate clinicians committed to clinical excellence, research, and continuous improvement in one of NSW's busiest and most advanced health services.

  • Work within a specialised Neurosurgical / Trauma Close Observation Unit

  • Collaborate with Nurse Managers, CNCs, and experienced educators

  • Be part of a culture focused on innovation, learning and patient outcomes

  • Access a supportive environment that values professional growth

  • Contribute to a service dedicated to evidence-based, person-centred care

What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will design, deliver and evaluate impactful education programs that support clinicians to provide safe, high-quality care in a complex acute setting.

  • Plan and deliver competency-based education aligned with clinical standards and workforce needs

  • Facilitate engaging bedside teaching and support staff development across all levels

  • Mentor nurses to build capability, confidence, and clinical excellence

  • Lead orientation, induction, and ongoing professional development programs

  • Partner with stakeholders to drive quality improvement and implement best practice initiatives

Ready to make a difference?

Join NSW Health and help shape the future of patient care through education, leadership, and innovation.

Apply now and become part of a team that values collaboration, growth and delivering exceptional health outcomes for our community.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

  • Registration:Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

  1. Demonstrated extensive clinical experience and/ or post registration qualification in the relevant speciality and nursing professional development/education.

  2. Demonstrated ability to lead and implement change within the context of best practice clinical care and workplace culture

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement whilst ensuring currency of practice in the relevant specialty.

  6. Strong commitment to the on-going development/enhancement of nursing practice within a patient centred, multi-disciplinary clinical environment.

  7. Relevant computer skills including database programmes and data entry.

Requisition ID: REQ665111
Applications Close: 1st July 2026


Need more information ?

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/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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