At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and educate in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, empowering families and enhancing nursing practices.
- Company: Royal North Shore Hospital, a diverse and inclusive healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive environment, and opportunities for ongoing employment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of preterm and sick neonates while teaching others.
- Qualifications: AHPRA Registered Nurse with relevant clinical or education qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 103 - 110 $ per hour.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 5 February 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $2,381.70 - $2,458.90 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Do you have a passion for teaching? The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is seeking an experienced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse to provide clinical leadership in the role of Clinical Nurse Educator. The CNE may be required to work an evening shift when the unit requires.
Royal North Shore Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a Perinatal State Wide Service for the provision of care to preterm neonates from 23 weeks gestation and sick term neonates. The Family centred care philosophy provides a unique nursing experience that focuses on the baby and family as one unit. This empowers parents to be actively involved in their infant’s care and all aspects of decision making.
The Nursing team includes: Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical NUM1, lactation specialist and discharge planners.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria:
- Holds AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse AND holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Demonstrated ability to practice safe nursing care and knowledge of policies and clinical practice guidelines.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice, continuous quality improvement and risk management.
For role related queries or questions contact Claire Blackburn on claire.blackburn@health.nsw.gov.au.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 11 November 2026
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