Clinical Nurse Educator

• Location: Sunshine Mental Health Wellbeing Centre
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Fixed Term (until July 2027)
• Salary: RPN Grade 4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to join the leadership team of Unit 3 at the Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre. This is a 12-month leave backfill opportunity.

The Clinical Nurse Educator plays a pivotal role in supporting the ongoing professional development of nursing staff within the Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre Inpatient Units (IPUs). The focus of this role is to deliver and facilitate high-quality, clinically relevant education programs that strengthen staff capability within the clinical environment.

The CNE is responsible for leading the education, training, and development of nursing staff within their scope of practice. This includes fostering a supportive learning culture, promoting evidence-based practice, and enhancing clinical skills to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

In addition, the CNE will take a leadership role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of supervision and mentoring programs, supporting staff growth, clinical confidence, and professional progression across the unit

Key responsibilities:

• Provide education about nursing interventions and procedures in accordance with Western Health policy and procedures.
• Provide support and preceptorship to Undergraduate students, Graduate nurses, Post-Graduate Nurses and Transition Psychiatric Enrolled/Registered Nurses as required.
• Provide professional support education, training and supervision to Unit 3 multidisciplinary Team.
• Monitor and advise on standards of mental health nursing practice within IPU setting and develop strategies to meet identified needs.

About you:

• You are a Division 1 Registered Nurse with postgraduate qualifications in mental health nursing.

• Certificate IV Workplace and Assessment and Training
• Previous clinical experience and leadership in delivering mental health interventions, preferably in an acute setting.
• Expertise in providing individually tailored strategies and education plans that utilise capacities to work around knowledge gaps, promote critical and strengthen skills.

• You bring substantial clinical experience and a strong understanding of contemporary mental health nursing.
• You are passionate about workforce development and have experience in education, clinical supervision, and service improvement.
• You are motivated, collaborative, and committed to the delivery of Best Care.

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 personalized 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 compassionate care, mentoring clinicians, and delivering clinical excellence within inpatient mental health services, 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 28 May 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Michael Dela Cruz (Program Manager – Unit 3, Wellbeing Centre) via Michael.DelaCruz@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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