Clinical Nurse Educator - Neurosurgery and Plastics - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $112,977.04 - $116,639.98 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ621646
Application Close Date: 07/12/2025
Interview Date Range: 10/12/2025 – 17/12/2025
Contact Details: Marco Arguelles - (02) 8738 7564 | Marco.arguelles@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
The ward requires advanced clinical skills and supports specialised nursing procedures including:
- External Ventricular Drain (EVD) management
- Lumbar drain care
- Tracheostomy management
About the Role
The Clinical Nurse Educator will:
- Deliver high-quality education and support to nursing staff
- Foster a collaborative approach to nursing care and learning
- Adapt to the dynamic demands of a surgical unit
- Promote patient safety and continuous improvement using improvement science
Apply relevant policies, practices, and guidelines to support effective teaching
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Educator who:
- Demonstrates a collaborative and adaptable approach to education
- Has relevant experience and qualifications in surgical nursing and education
- Is committed to patient safety and continuous improvement
- Understands and applies clinical policies and guidelines effectively
Ready to shape the future of surgical nursing? Apply now and be part of a team that’s transforming care through education and excellence.
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 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.
- What interests you in the Neurosurgery and Plastics Ward, and how do your skills and experience equip you to thrive as a Clinical Nurse Educator in this specialised surgical field?
- How have you adapted your educational approach to meet the needs of a fast-paced surgical environment?
- How have you previously fostered multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous improvement within a surgical or trauma-focused unit?
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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.
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