RN3.1 - Clinical Nurse Educator- MHJHADS

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12 months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Nurse Level 3.1 (PN37270)
Salary: $128,458-133,489 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services
Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026



What can we offer you:

• City living without the traffic - click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

Are you passionate about developing nursing excellence and supporting professional growth within a specialised mental health environment? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to lead clinical education and foster best practice within our forensic mental health inpatient units.

Working within a therapeutic secure environment, the Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for clinical teaching and the ongoing development of nursing practice. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Nursing and working closely with the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will lead and deliver a range of education initiatives designed to strengthen workforce capability and support high-quality patient care.

In this rewarding role, you will provide education both within and external to the Division, supporting clinical education programs, preceptorship, mandatory skills assessments, and competency assessment processes. You will play a key role in mentoring and supporting nurses, promoting evidence-based practice, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional excellence.

You will also be actively involved in professional development and clinical supervision, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to multidisciplinary team processes that enhance service delivery and patient outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated educator to influence the future of forensic mental health nursing, inspire clinical excellence, and make a meaningful impact on the development of a skilled and confident nursing workforce.



For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.



Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** ***


Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the .



Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind



CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.



The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.



If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Jacinta Filipe at 02- 5124 1718.

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