Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $112,977 - $116,639 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Community Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ641679
Are you passionate about shaping the future of child and family health?
About the Role
Community Health has been committed to providing High Quality care for over 100 years.
As our new CNE, you'll be the ultimate 'nurse whisperer'—guiding both new and experienced nurses through the magical (and sometimes messy!) world of 0–5s in both universal service and SNF (Sustaining NSW Families) program. From mastering lactation support to navigating complex family dynamics, you'll lead with purpose, dedicated time for clinical supervision, and a down-to-earth team that truly has your back. Help us build a culture where learning is as natural as a newborn's nap!
You will provide support and clinical development/ training to staff while fostering a preceptor/mentor role. The role formulates, coordinates, and evaluates unit based educational programs; assessment and demonstration of clinical practice.
The aim of the position is to use a participation methodology to build:
* The capacity of individuals to deliver safe, evidenced based care, incorporating reflective practice with the aim of continual improvement.
* A patient and family focused culture that supports the NUM and staff to deliver innovative models of care and proactively manage change.
* The position contributes to the overall improvement of health service delivery.
Ideal Candidate
* Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and relevant post registration experience in the specialty.
* Holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications, or such education and clinical experience.
* Understanding and experience in various teaching methodologies including the ability to plan, conduct and evaluate unit based education.
* Understanding of and commitment to education and promotion of evidenced based practice and knowledge translation.
* Well-developed leadership, communication skills and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability liaise in a multidisciplinary environment.
* Completed or willing to complete Advanced Nurse Practice course for SNF (Sustaining NSW Families).
* Extensive experience in Child and Family Health Nursing field preferred.
Benefits and Perks!
* Allocated Day Off each month, Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
* Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 23 March 2026
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