• Lead education excellence in one of NSW's largest Operating Suites

• Inspire, mentor and develop perioperative nursing professionals

• Drive clinical best practice and exceptional patient outcomes

Shape the future of perioperative nursing education. Build capability, inspire excellence and lead professional development across a dynamic Operating Suite environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator 
Remuneration: $62.67 - $64.70 per hour
Hours Per Week:16
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the highly regarded Operating Suite team at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's leading tertiary referral hospitals and a key provider of complex and specialised healthcare services. This is an exciting opportunity to influence nursing practice, support workforce development and contribute to outstanding patient care within a fast-paced and innovative perioperative setting.

You'll become part of a collaborative and supportive culture that values professional growth, continuous learning and evidence-based care.

In this role you will enjoy:

• Working within a large multidisciplinary perioperative team committed to excellence.

• Supporting nurses across all stages of their professional development journey.

• Access to opportunities for leadership, quality improvement and clinical innovation.

• Contributing to a culture that values education, collaboration and patient-centred care.

• Being part of an organisation dedicated to improving health outcomes across Western Sydney.

What you'll be doing
As the Clinical Nurse Educator, you will lead, coordinate and evaluate clinical education programs that strengthen workforce capability and support the delivery of safe, high-quality perioperative care. Working closely with Nurse Managers, Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants, you will play a pivotal role in developing nursing practice, maintaining clinical standards and enhancing patient outcomes.

• Designing, delivering and evaluating education programs, orientation, onboarding, mandatory training and professional development activities.

• Mentoring and assessing nursing staff to achieve and maintain clinical competence in accordance with professional and organisational requirements.

• Facilitating evidence-based teaching and learning opportunities within the clinical environment, including bedside education and coaching.

• Partnering with nursing leadership, educators and clinical experts to identify learning needs and implement innovative education strategies.

• Driving quality improvement, practice development and workforce initiatives while maintaining compliance with legislative, Ministry of Health and organisational requirements.

Ready to make a difference?

If you're passionate about developing others, advancing perioperative nursing practice and improving patient outcomes through education, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help deliver exceptional care, support healthier communities and make a lasting impact through your expertise and leadership.

Apply now and discover the career opportunities, flexibility and support that make NSW Health a rewarding place to grow your career.

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: REQ674137
Applications Close: 20th October 2026

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.

• For inquiries about the role, contact Jason Simpson on [email protected]