• Shape the future of neonatal intensive care nursing education
• Mentor and inspire the next generation of neonatal clinicians
• Join a collaborative team in a state-of-the-art NICU

Make a lasting impact in neonatal intensive care by delivering and evaluating education programs that enhance patient outcomes and clinical excellence.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $55.32 - $57.11 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is seeking experienced neonatal registered nurses (or other critical care registered nurses) for employment. Westmead NICU is co-located with The Children’s Hospital at Westmead and situated within the largest birthing hospital in NSW. As such, Westmead NICU is a fast-paced environment who provides care for critically unwell, premature and growing neonates with a variety of medical conditions. It prioritises evidence-based healthcare for neonates and is a leader in neonatal research.

Join the passionate and dedicated team at our NICU, where our focus is on delivering outstanding care to our tiniest and most vulnerable patients. You’ll be part of a dynamic environment that values education, innovation, and teamwork.

• Work within a highly specialised, supportive NICU setting
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering family-centred care
• Access ongoing education, leadership development and professional growth
• Collaborate with experienced neonatal clinicians and educators
• Contribute to a service committed to continuous improvement and clinical excellence

What you'll be doing
As the Clinical Nurse Educator – Neonatal Intensive Care, you will lead, design and deliver high-quality education and training programs to support our neonatal nursing team in providing best-practice, patient-centred care. You’ll play a pivotal role in mentoring, developing clinical competencies, and promoting a positive learning culture within our NICU.

• Deliver and evaluate clinical education programs in consultation with Nurse Managers, Educators and Clinical Nurse Consultants
• Mentor and support neonatal nurses in achieving and maintaining clinical competency
• Facilitate bedside teaching and learning using advanced professional knowledge and skills
• Collaborate with leadership and clinical teams to identify and address education and operational priorities
• Participate in quality improvement, WHS initiatives and contribute to evidence-based clinical care improvements

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Registration: Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria:

1. Post registration experience with demonstrated recent clinical experience in Child and Family Health Nursing and post graduate qualification in Child and Family Health.
2. Demonstrated recent experience in clinical teaching, delivery and evaluation of education programs and provision of support & guidance to ensure an appropriately skilled and qualified workforce.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead and implement change within the context of best practice clinical care and workplace culture.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and a strong commitment to the ongoing enhancement of clinical practice within a client/patient centred, multi-disciplinary clinical environment.
5. Demonstrated effective and high-level communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolutions skills in addition to proven ability to motivate and engage people in the clinical setting.
6. Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills.
7. Relevant computer skills including use of software programs to develop and deliver education and enter data.
8. Current NSW Class C drivers license and willingness to use for work purposes.

Requisition ID: REQ573623
Applications Close: 15th July 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact John Whittaker on [email protected] / 0417 632 714.

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/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.