Nurse Educator (Grade 3) - Mental Health - Temp PT
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 20 hours per week until 03/05/2026
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Nurse Educator Grade 3
Remuneration: $70.44 - $71.74 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ556626
Application Close Date: 09/03/2025
Interview Date Range: 12/03/2025 – 19/03/2025
Contact Details: Andrew Smith – 0438 421 067 | Andrew.Smith@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to join an exciting role that focuses on educating and providing support for your fellow nurses? South Western Sydney Local Health District is looking for a Nurse Educator Grade 3 that can work up to 20 hours per week until the 3rd of May, 2026. The Nurse Educator Grade 3 Mental Health forms an integral part of the healthcare team within SWSLHD by offering education, guidance and support. They will also have the responsibility to develop, deliver and evaluate specialty specific programs in line with current best practice, evidence and consultation with key stakeholders across SWSLHD. With opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the provision of Adult education across SWSLHD facilities and services, this position offers both short-term and long-term career benefits. Applicants must be able to travel to facilities and sites within SWSLHD as required.
What You'll be Doing
The Nurse Educator is a registered nurse who has responsibility for providing healthcare education, training and professional development in a range of contexts and environments in the health sector The Nurse Educator Grade 3 leads the development, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive education program, within their area of specialty, supporting the professional development of multidisciplinary healthcare professionals through evidence-based practice. The role facilitates learning and supports the development of healthcare professionals and supports the safe and effective delivery of person centred care across all sites and services within SWSLHD.
The Education and Organisational Development Service (EODS) consists of staff with expertise in clinical and non-clinical education and organisational development focused on the delivery of the EODS Operational Plan. The departments programs and services focus on enabling a positive workplace culture, developing high performing teams and ensuring our work environment attracts and retains talent. The key portfolios within the department include Multidisciplinary Clinical Education & Development Unit, Corporate & Support Services Education & Development Unit, Learning Hub, Organisational Development, Culture & Diversity Unit and Future Workforce Support Unit.
SWSLHD is recognised as a leading provider of education, training and organisational development initiatives to a health workforce of over 17,000 staff. The EODS supports the achievement of the LHDs strategic goals, with a focus on supporting our staff to positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff and communities experience our organisation and services.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Hold a post graduate qualification relevant to the education portfolio, a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 or its successor (or TAE40110 plus the TAEASS502 and TAELLN411 units) and/or tertiary level post graduate qualification in adult education.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the design, development and evaluation of education and professional development programs within the specialty portfolio to support the strategic initiatives of a large health organisation, using contemporary education modalities in a variety of settings and to multidisciplinary audiences.
- Demonstrated understanding of adult learning principles and their application into clinical education programs.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication with the ability to effectively communicate and engage with the multidisciplinary health care team, patients/carers and consumers and external stakeholders in order to inform decision making on education matters.
- Demonstrated ability to support the development of staff in the performance of their duties to the required standards.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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