- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
- Salary: Educator (Major) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to join the ICU team at Western health. The CNE will work with the Education team to provide clinical facilitation, education, supervision, consultation and liaison to Intro to ICU, Post graduate nurses and undergraduate nursing students, in addition to other nursing and clinical staff in the ICU.

Key responsibilities:

- Lead, support and motivate learners and staff in the provision of high quality, evidence based and culturally safe clinical nursing.
- Act as a positive role model, mentor and clinical resource through the development, implementation and evaluation of learners in supported programs.
- Provide clinical guidance and consultation on a regular basis.
- Ensuring that the design and delivery of education and learning activities are informed and evaluated by established adult learning theory.

About you:

- Registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia with APHRA and post graduate qualifications in critical care nursing (preferably Intensive Care).
- Five years post registration in acute clinical settings with three years minimum in an ICU setting.
- Experience in nursing education and training delivery, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated passion for intensive care nursing and a commitment to being a positive role model within the unit.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Able to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams, with proficiency in ICT systems and a flexible, innovative approach to change and improvement.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health





Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education,



and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about strengthening the skillset of our ICU nursing workforce to provide Best Care to patients, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 25 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Candice Ebdon via *************@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe setting for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

📌 Clinical Nurse Educator (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne