Lead education and professional development across two busy hospital environments
Shape learning programs that strengthen clinical practice and staff capability
Support nurses and educators to deliver safe, evidence-based patient care
Lead change, build capability and shape nursing education across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals in a agile clinical environment
Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (up to 26 September 2027)
Position Classification:Nurse Educator Grade 1
Remuneration:$70.40 - $72.41 per hour
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, where education, professional development and continuous improvement play an important role in supporting high-quality patient care. You will work alongside experienced nursing and education teams in a complex and evolving healthcare environment.
Contribute to education and professional development across diverse clinical settings.
Work collaboratively with Clinical Nurse/Midwifery Educators and multidisciplinary teams.
Help identify emerging learning needs and translate them into practical education.
Be part of a culture focused on capability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Support WSLHD priorities through innovative and relevant educational initiatives.
What you'll be doing
As a Nurse Educator Grade 1, you will use your clinical expertise, education skills and knowledge of contemporary practice to build workforce capability and support positive change.
Provide educational consultancy to staff and management to address clinical practice needs.
Identify learning gaps and develop education programs aligned with service priorities.
Provide guidance, support and clinical supervision to nursing staff and educators.
Develop initiatives that promote effective communication and collaborative practice.
Use research and information systems to inform education and respond to current and future workforce needs.
Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria
Post Graduate clinical and/or educational qualification relevant to Nursing Education
Demonstrated recent experience in nursing/midwifery practice and education
Demonstrated experience and ability to develop, implement, evaluate and maintain educational programs and/or portfolios with outcome based measures.
Highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work in a consultative manner whilst working effectively in a team environment
Proven ability to effectively manage projects in a timely manner
Current valid Driver's licence including P1 or above
Requisition ID: REQ684748
Applications Close:5 October 2026
Need more information?
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.