Clinical Nurse Instructor
- Location: Emergency Department - New Footscray Hospital
- Employment Type: Part-Time – Evening Shifts Monday – Friday | Morning and Evening Shifts Weekends
- Salary: RN28 (QRED 1) + Super + Salary Packaging
About the Role:
The Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Instructor (CNI) is responsible for providing support and mentorship to nursing staff in the New Footscray Hospital Emergency Department. This position will provide direct expert clinical support and leadership to all nurses in the Emergency Department.
The CNI will ensure that support is aimed at the constant improvement of care for the patient whilst increasing the skills and knowledge of emergency nurses to be able to deliver best care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support and mentorship that is aligned with best practice to all nurses following adult learning principles
- Role model best care and the Western values
- Highly visible presence in the clinical areas
- Promote the use of WH policies and procedures at all times
- Maintain own knowledge of evidenced based practice and participate in your own professional development so that your knowledge and skills remain current and align with best evidence.
- Provide direct clinical instruction and supervision to develop high quality clinical care skills to all nurses
About You:
- Successful Completion of Bachelor of Nursing Qualification
- Registered as a Registered Nurse in Australia
- Strong clinical knowledge and critical thinking
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Adaptability
- Understanding of adult learning principles
- Possess a post graduate qualification in a critical care - emergency/intensive care stream
- Desirable – Certificate IV in training and assessment or post graduate certificate health professional education
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 emergency nursing education, you are compassionate, patient, possess strong clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills 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 27 January 2026.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Arthur Mantzaris (Acting Nurse Unit Manager Footscray Emergency Department) via Arthur.Mantzaris@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.