Clinical Nurse Educator (Major))
- Location: Footscray (primarily)
- Employment Type: Part-Time
- Salary: RN35
About the role:
Education & Learning is seeking a highly motivated, confident, organised, supportive, and friendly leader to join our team in the position of Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) on the Footscray Campus in the specialty of General Medicine.
As a General Medical CNE, you will be expected to work with the Education team to develop educational materials and provide clinical facilitation, education, supervision, consultation and liaison services to nursing staff from undergraduates through to senior nursing staff across the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
Lead, support, direct and motivate nursing staff, providing evidence-based education to increase critical thinking capability
Develop and deliver contemporary educational material to nursing staff
Provide bedside coaching and support to nursing staff, particularly early career nurses
Collaborate with education team and NUMs to deliver organisational rollouts as required.
About you:
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Possess recent acute clinical skills with advanced clinical knowledge in general medicine
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously in the role
- Work across campuses to assist in the delivery of educational programs as required
- Possess highly developed interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution strategies
- Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary nursing and education team
- Possess knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and human resource procedures
- Be innovative, resourceful and adaptable to change
- Have recent experience in nursing education and delivery of training
- Prior experience working as a Clinical Support Nurse
- Proficient in the use and possesses the ability to troubleshoot ICT systems
- Completing or working towards a Master’s qualification with an educational focus (desirable)
- Experience in a clinical leadership role (desirable)
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
If you’re passionate about [highlight specific values/qualities relevant to the role, e.g., compassionate care, innovation, community wellbeing], 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 21 August 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Debbie Broomfield via Debra.Broomfield@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment 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 does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.
Western Health