• 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 & help shape better outcomes by leading education that supports babies & their families.

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
Step into a pivotal role where your expertise in clinical education directly shapes excellence in patient care. In this dynamic position, you will design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality clinical education programs in close collaboration with Nurse Management, Nurse Educators, and Clinical Nurse Consultants.

Your work will empower nursing teams to achieve best practice standards, enhance patient experiences, and drive improved health outcomes across our service. This is an opportunity to influence professional growth, strengthen clinical capability, and play a key part in fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in care.

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. Demonstrated extensive clinical experience and/ or post registration qualification in the relevant speciality and nursing professional development/education.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead and implement change within the context of best practice clinical care and workplace culture
3. Demonstrated ability to design, implement and evaluate clinical education at the ward level, and provide support and guidance to ensure an appropriately skilled and qualified nursing and midwifery workforce, working within appropriate models of care.
4. 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.
5. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuous improvement whilst ensuring currency of practice in the relevant specialty.
6. Strong commitment to the on-going development/enhancement of nursing practice within a patient centred, multi-disciplinary clinical environment.
7. Relevant computer skills including database programmes and data entry.

Requisition ID: REQ596193
Applications Close: 17th August 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.

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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.