Requisition ID: REQ641500
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $112, $116,639.98 per annum
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 01/03/26
Contact: Smitha Sibi - Nurse Unit Manager, Neurosurgery & Plastics on
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
Join our Neurosurgery and Plastics team as a Clinical Nurse Educator, leading practical, ward‑based education that strengthens safe post‑operative care. You will support staff through orientation, coaching and capability building, while working closely with NUMs, CNCs and the multidisciplinary team to enhance clinical skills, teamwork and patient outcomes. This role suits an educator who enjoys a dynamic surgical environment and is passionate about developing others.
Are You the Right Fit?
Clinically confident in neurosurgery and/or plastics, including neuro observations, escalation, and complex wound/flap monitoring.
Supportive, approachable educator who builds staff capability through practical, bedside teaching and fosters a safe learning culture.
Collaborative communicator who works effectively with the multidisciplinary team and contributes to high‑quality, patient‑centred care.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
Describe your recent clinical experience in neurosurgery and/or plastics. Include key skills such as neurological observations, escalation for deterioration, wound or flap monitoring, and how you ensure safe, evidence‑based post‑operative care.
Explain how you collaborate with NUMs, CNCs, medical and allied health teams to support staff learning and improve care within a busy surgical environment. Provide an example that demonstrates effective communication and teamwork.
Provide an example of an education or coaching initiative you have delivered. What was the learning need, what did you implement (e.g., bedside teaching, orientation, simulation), and what impact did it have on staff capability or patient outcomes?
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD- Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.