Clinical Nurse Educator (Major)

• Location: Footscray
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Salary: RN25 classification Clinical Nurse Educator – Major

About the role 

The Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE)- Cardiac Care will work with the Education team to provide clinical facilitation, education, supervision, consultation and liaison to nursing staff, post graduate program learners and learners engaged in other education programs within the Cardiac Department, including undergraduate nursing students in the clinical setting. As a member of the Education team, the Cardiac Care CNE is at the forefront of the provision of high-quality nursing care to patients on a day-to-day basis, delivering best care to the patients at Western Health.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in the development of clinical skills of staff by providing education, supervision, coaching and mentorship.
• Lead, support, direct and motivate nursing staff in the provision of high quality, evidence based and culturally sensitive patient care
• Facilitate the clinical experience of all education program participants in the Cardiac Department
• Support students undertaking the Graduate Certificate of Critical Care – Cardiac Care course, including provision of study days, assessments and clinical hurdles.
• Liaise with Nurse Unit Managers to assist and guide all program participants identified as requiring management for underperformance. This includes maintaining appropriate records and documents relating to performance of clinical staff.

About you: 

• You will have completed a minimum of four years post registration experience working within a Cardiac Department
• You will hold a Post Graduate qualification in Cardiac Nursing
• You will have demonstrated effective communications and interpersonal skills in every aspect of the education- both written and verbal.
• You will be able to work autonomously in this role and are highly motivated in the provision of excellent education and life-long learning for staff within Western Health.
• You will have recent experience in the delivery of nursing education and training.

❤️ Cardiac Care Nurse – Lead with Heart
Bring your expertise, leadership, and passion to a team that’s redefining cardiac care. We're seeking a skilled Cardiac Care Nurse with:

✅ 4+ years’ experience in a Cardiac Department
✅ Postgraduate qualifications in Cardiac Care
✅ Prior experience in nursing education
✅ Advanced clinical knowledge and acute care capability
✅ Exceptional communication and autonomy in practice

If a little ST elevation gets your adrenaline pumping (in the right way), you’ll feel right at home here.
Apply now and make every heartbeat count.

Position Description

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 excited by the prospect of joining our team, 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 9 June 2025

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Candice Ebdon via Candice.Ebdon@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