Clinical Nurse Educator - Vascular Surgery Unit - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ634508 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ634508
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $112,977.04 - $116,639.98 + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 01/02/2026
Contact: Nigara Imin on (02) 8738 7424 | Nigara.Imin@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
- The Vascular Surgery Unit at Liverpool Hospital is looking for a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) who can design, deliver and evaluate high‑quality education programs that strengthen clinical practice, support staff development and enhance patient outcomes.
- Deliver high quality education in a leading vascular surgery service, shaping clinical practice and directly influencing patient outcomes through evidence based learning.
- Design, deliver and evaluate education programs that meet the needs of both individual staff and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Mentor and develop nurses at all levels, supporting clinical competency through hands on teaching, coaching and structured professional development.
- Apply advanced surgical knowledge, including complex wound management and care of vascular surgical patients, to strengthen clinical capability across the unit.
- Lead impactful bedside teaching, using expert practice to build confidence and refine technical skills in real time clinical settings.
- Collaborate with NUMs, CNCs and fellow educators to assess, plan and implement education strategies that support a high performing vascular surgery team.
- Drive quality improvement, research and education initiatives, promoting contemporary standards and embedding evidence based practice.
- Ensure equitable access to education and resources, maintaining up to date learning materials and supporting staff through onboarding, mandatory training and ongoing development.
Are You the Right Fit?
- A passion for education and training drives your ability to deliver engaging, meaningful and clinically relevant learning experiences.
- Strong communication and facilitation skills enable you to teach, coach and support staff with clarity, confidence and approachability.
- A solid surgical clinical background, ideally with experience in vascular or related specialties, underpins your ability to guide and mentor others.
- Expertise in adult learning principles supports your capacity to design impactful, learner centred education programs.
- Demonstrated experience in delivering training and clinical supervision ensures you can support staff and students through structured learning pathways.
- Highly organised and collaborative, you work effectively with educators, CNCs and the NUM to meet service wide education needs.
- A commitment to professional development is reflected in your qualifications, such as a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or willingness to complete) and, ideally, postgraduate studies in education.
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.
- What skills, experience and professional strengths would you bring to the Clinical Nurse Educator role in Vascular Surgery, and how would you use them to enhance education, support staff development and promote evidence based practice?
- Can you describe a time when you used your clinical expertise particularly in a surgical or high acuity environment to mentor staff, support competency development or strengthen bedside practice?
- How have you designed, delivered or evaluated clinical education programs in the past, and what strategies did you use to ensure they met the needs of both individual learners and the wider team?
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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 SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@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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