CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Educator - Mental Health In-Patient Services

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $2,381.70 - $2,458.89 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Ward Miri Miri, OPMH IPU - Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ676098
Applications Close: Sunday 26 July 2026 at 11:59pm

Are you an experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse with a passion for education, leadership, and developing others? Join Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) as a Clinical Nurse Educator and play a pivotal role in supporting and empowering our mental health nursing workforce.

About the Opportunity

In this rewarding position, you will help build capability across our acute mental health in-patient services by delivering high-quality clinical education, mentoring staff, and promoting evidence-based practice.

As the Clinical Nurse Educator, you will provide clinical education and training that enhances the knowledge, skills, and confidence of nursing staff within the Mental Health Division. In this role you will:

• Deliver engaging clinical education and training to build capability across Mental Health In-Patient Services.
• Mentor and support nursing staff to promote evidence-based practice and professional development.
• Design, implement, and evaluate education programs that strengthen clinical skills and patient care.
• Collaborate with clinical leaders and multidisciplinary teams to identify learning needs and drive continuous improvement.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description 

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse, with relevant postgraduate clinical or education qualifications (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive recent experience in a mental health clinical setting, with a strong commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Demonstrated expertise in delivering education, applying adult learning principles, and supporting workforce development.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence using technology to support contemporary clinical education and a commitment to CCLHD’s strategic plan and annual priorities of; 'Trusted care. Better health for everyone.'
   

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
John Jose
Phone: 0416 199 817
Email: John.Jose@health.nsw.gov.au 

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health 

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. 
• Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory. 
   

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.