Overview
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
Note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive clinical teaching, support skill development and accreditation, and foster ongoing professional growth for nursing staff as well as students.
* Deliver nursing education programs across mental health wards within the SWSLHD.
* Work closely with a multidisciplinary team that focuses on recovery and rehabilitation so our long-term consumers can return to 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? / Qualifications
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, allied health clinicians, and peer workers who collaborate to deliver holistic, recovery‐oriented 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
* Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and 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.
* 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.
* 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.
Additional Information
* Position Information
* Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
* How to Apply
* Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
* 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 SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au
* 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.
* Aboriginal Workforce
* For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
Benefits
* Financial Perks
o 12% superannuation
o Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
o Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
o One extra day off each month for full-time employees
* Work-Life Balance
o Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
o Paid maternity and parental leave
o Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* 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.
* Health & Wellbeing
o Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
o Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
o Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
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