Clinical Nurse Educator

• Enhancing healthcare clinicians' skills with tailored training for community care.
• Elevating WSLHD care with continuous professional growth and evidence-based practices.
• Enjoy a Paid Day Off monthly, plus your regular annual leave benefits!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $109,684.57 - $113,243.15 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Western Sydney Local Health District – Community Health Centre’s of Auburn, Blacktown, Parramatta, The Hills & Mount Druitt

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing
This Clinical Nurse Educator position will play a pivotal role in providing quality education and training to staff working within Integrated and Community with a specific focus on the Chronic and Complex Service (CAC). Ensuring CAC staff have the skills, knowledge, and competence to provide quality care. Additionally, you will collaborate with clinical leadership to develop and implement evidence-based practices, support professional development, ensure compliance with mandatory training, and contribute to the continuous improvement of patient outcomes.

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. Relevant postgraduate clinical experience in Chronic & Complex and Palliative Care Nursing in the community setting as deemed appropriate by WSLHD.
2. Demonstrated recent experience in clinical teaching, delivery and evaluation of education programs and provision of support & guidance to ensure an appropriately skilled and qualified workforce.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead and implement change within the context of best practice clinical care and workplace culture.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and a strong commitment to the ongoing enhancement of clinical practice within a client/patient centred, multi-disciplinary clinical environment.
5. 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.
6. Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills.
7. Relevant computer skills including use of software programs to develop and deliver education and enter data.
8. Current NSW Class C drivers license and willingness to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ536544
Applications Close: 4th December 2024

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.  The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• 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 Carol Denne on Carol.Denne@health.nsw.gov.au