Clinical Nurse Educator - Perioperative Services

• Location: Sunshine Hospital and Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital

• Employment Type: Part-Time (56 hours/fortnight), Ongoing
• Salary: Educator (Major) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Are you passionate about shaping the future of perioperative nursing?  

Western Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to join our dynamic Education team in Perioperative Services. In this pivotal role, you will provide clinical facilitation, education, and mentorship to nursing staff, learning program participants and undergraduate students. As a role model for excellence in patient care, you will help foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth. 

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on perioperative nursing practice and patient outcomes, while contributing to Western Health’s mission of delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care. 

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support nursing staff in delivering evidence-based, culturally sensitive care. 

• Develop and implement tailored teaching plans and clinical education sessions. 

• Act as a mentor and clinical resource across multidisciplinary teams. 

• Facilitate study days, orientation programs, workshops and continuing education initiatives. 

• Contribute to policy development, performance management, and program recruitment. 

About you:

• Qualified and Experienced: Registered Nurse in Australia with a Bachelor of Nursing and Postgraduate Qualifications in Perioperative Nursing, plus at least five years of acute care experience. 

• Clinically Skilled and Knowledgeable: Advanced clinical knowledge, recent acute perioperative clinical skills, and a strong understanding of current issues in nursing practice. 

• Educator and Communicator: Experience in nursing education and training delivery, with excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills. Recent experience in a formal Clinical Education role is highly desirable. 

• Collaborative and innovative: 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 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 clinical excellence, lifelong learning, empowering others, and making a meaningful impact on patient care, 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 6 April 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Chelsea Conford on 0479 196 353 or Chelsea.Cornford@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 is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

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

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