Clinical Nurse Educator - Orthopaedic/Short Stay Unit - Temp PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ657212 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ657212
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, minimum of 24 hours per week until June 2027
Remuneration: $56.97 - $58.82 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Campbelltown Hospital - Orthopaedics and Short Stay Unit
Applications close: 03/05/2026
Contact: Whitney Borg - Nurse Unit Manager - 0448 235 783 | Whitney.Borg@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Are you a passionate and experienced nurse ready to make a meaningful impact through education and clinical leadership? Campbelltown Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator (Permanent Part‑Time) to join the Orthopaedics and Surgical Short Stay Unit. In this key role, you will provide clinical leadership, preceptorship, and mentorship, supporting nursing staff to deliver safe, compassionate, and high‑quality pre‑ and post‑operative care in a fast‑paced short‑stay environment.
You will foster a positive and collaborative learning culture, using adult learning principles to build capability, confidence, and clinical excellence across the team. Working closely with ward leadership, multidisciplinary colleagues, and other educators, you will plan, implement, and evaluate education aligned to clinical priorities and service needs, while modelling professional practice, integrity, and NSW Health values.
- Provide clinical education, mentorship, and preceptorship to support safe and effective orthopaedic and surgical care
- Promote continuous learning, reflective practice, and professional development within the unit
- Utilise adult learning principles to enhance staff capability, clinical competence, and confidence
- Collaborate with managers, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver education aligned to operational and strategic priorities
- Model professional standards, legislative requirements, the NSW Health Code of Conduct, and Transforming Your Experience and Leadership Strategies
Are You the Right Fit?
You are a committed and capable Clinical Nurse Educator who combines strong clinical experience with a passion for developing others and improving patient outcomes through education.
- Demonstrated orthopaedic and/or surgical nursing experience, ideally within an acute or short‑stay setting
- Experience or a strong interest in clinical education, preceptorship, coaching, and staff development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, mentor, and influence others
- A quality‑focused approach with strong attention to detail, reflective practice, and continuous improvement
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while upholding governance requirements, professional standards, and NSW Health values
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a post graduate qualification in a relevant clinical field or education post graduate qualification or a combination of education training and clinical experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.
- Demonstrated understanding of competency-based assessment with experience in education / clinical teaching and developing clinical programs based on adult learning principles.
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of evidenced based nursing care
Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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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.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
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
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
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