Clinical Nurse Educator - Paediatrics - Criteria Led Discharge - Temp PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ594183 Requisition #
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $55.31 - $57.11 per week
Requisition ID: REQ594183
Application Close Date: 10/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 13/08/2025 – 20/08/2025
Contact Details: Nathan Maloney | (02) 8738 5665 | Nathan.Maloney@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Clinical Nurse Educator to join the Paediatrics team at Liverpool Hospital. This temporary opportunity is designed to enhance patient flow and enable consistent morning discharges independent of routine medical rounds.
- Clinical Review: Apply pre-established discharge criteria to assess patient readiness for discharge
- Coordination: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to finalise discharge summaries, prescriptions, and follow-up arrangements
- Communication: Liaise effectively with patients and families regarding discharge plans and expectations
- Documentation: Ensure accurate and comprehensive recordkeeping to support safe transitions and quality assurance
- Decision-Making: Exercise professional judgment within scope of practice, with strong attention to clinical detail
The role offers enhanced autonomy within a structured model, opportunities for professional development, and visibility across departments. This is a short-term secondment / temporary contract position, subject to ongoing evaluation. Extension may be considered pending outcomes and organisational review.
Take the next step in your career with a role that offers flexibility, initiative, as well as commitment to patient safety and service improvement.
APPLY TODAY! to become part of our Paediatrics team.
Where You'll Be Working:
- Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
- The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
- Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
- Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
- Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- 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.
- Outline what aspects of taking on a leadership role within the Paediatric Department excite you and align with your professional aspirations. Give us an insight to your leadership style and how you will apply this in the role.
- Give an example of your approach to tailoring educational content for adults in a workplace setting, taking into consideration diverse learning styles, and how you plan to adapt your strategies to ensure effective skill transfer and development within the team?
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Additional Information
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