Clinical Nurse Educator - Cardiology and Cardiothoracic - Perm FT

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. 

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a post graduate qualification in a relevant clinical field or education post graduate qualification or a combination of education training and clinical experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD.

• Give a brief overview of what education training and clinically relevant experience you bring with you to the role?

• Describe your clinical knowledge and experience in cardiology and cardiothoracic nursing, including the management of patients with cardiac conditions and those undergoing cardiac or thoracic surgery. How have you applied this expertise to improve patient care?

• Provide an example of a specialty education program you have designed, implemented, and evaluated in a cardiology or cardiothoracic setting. How did you identify learning needs, and what was the impact on staff practice or patient outcomes?

• Describe your experience providing clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing staff, students, or new graduates. Include how you have developed or assessed competencies in areas such as cardiac monitoring, ECG interpretation, post-operative cardiac surgery care, chest drain management, temporary pacing, or recognising patient deterioration.

• Provide an example of how you have contributed to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, or patient safety within a cardiology or cardiothoracic service. How did you collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, and what outcomes were achieved? 

• Position Information

• How to Apply 

• 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

    ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

  • 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 

• 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

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• 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

• Vaccination Requirements 

• 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.

• Temporary Positions 

  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.