Requisition ID: REQ683174

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per hour

Remuneration: $124,273.70 - $128,301.89 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 30/08/26

Contact: Raju, Simy - Nursing Unit Manager - Cardiology &

- Cardiothoracic Unit on 0460 001 450 | [email protected]

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

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 passionate about developing nursing excellence and supporting clinicians to deliver outstanding patient care? This is an exciting opportunity to join South Western Sydney Local Health District as a Clinical Nurse Educator within Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Services, where you will play a key role in building capability, fostering career development, and promoting evidence-based practice to enhance patient outcomes.

- Lead and deliver clinical education programs that directly support quality patient care and workforce capability.
- Mentor, coach and develop nurses across all experience levels within a highly specialised cardiology and cardiothoracic setting.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive best practice, continuous improvement and professional growth.

Are You the Right Fit? We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about education, professional development and delivering excellence in patient care. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative clinical leader who enjoys mentoring others, fostering evidence-based practice and supporting the ongoing development of nursing capability within a specialised cardiology and cardiothoracic environment.

- Passionate educator with the ability to coach, mentor and inspire nurses at all stages of their career.
- Strong clinical background in cardiology, cardiothoracic or a related specialty, with a commitment to evidence-based practice.
- Collaborative and proactive professional who excels at building relationships and driving continuous quality improvement.

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.
- Give a brief overview of what education training and clinically relevant experience you bring with you to the role?
- Describe your clinical knowledge and experience in cardiology and cardiothoracic nursing, including the management of patients with cardiac conditions and those undergoing cardiac or thoracic surgery. How have you applied this expertise to improve patient care?
- Provide an example of a specialty education program you have designed, implemented, and evaluated in a cardiology or cardiothoracic setting. How did you identify learning needs, and what was the impact on staff practice or patient outcomes?
- Describe your experience providing clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing staff, students, or new graduates. Include how you have developed or assessed competencies in areas such as cardiac monitoring, ECG interpretation, post-operative cardiac surgery care, chest drain management, temporary pacing, or recognising patient deterioration.
- Provide an example of how you have contributed to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, or patient safety within a cardiology or cardiothoracic service. How did you collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, and what outcomes were achieved?

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- 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 [email protected]
- 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 [email protected]. 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

- 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.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 Clinical Nurse Educator - Cardiology and Cardiothoracics - Perm FT (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney