Transition Program Clinical Nurse Educator (Mental Health & Wellbeing Services)

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing (with monthly Accrued Day Off)
• Salary: RPN Grade 4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

The Transition Program Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) is primarily responsible for the delivery of practical and applied clinical support to Mental Health & Wellbeing Services Transition to Practice Nurses across all sites. This responsibility extends to graduate nurses and postgraduate nurses across all teams in accordance with their rotations and placements.

Under the direction of the Senior Mental Health Nurse and Mental Health Education Manager, the Transition Program CNE develops and facilitates education programs, strengthens clinical capability, and supports the professional development of the mental health workforce across Western Health.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver clinical education, supervision, coaching and mentorship to nursing staff, transition-to-practice nurses, graduate nurses and postgraduate nurses.
• Support the development, facilitation and evaluation of education programs, study days and professional development initiatives.
• Provide clinical guidance and act as a resource to promote evidence-based practice and high standards of patient care.
• Contribute to workforce capability development through performance support, feedback, clinical facilitation and progression monitoring for transition to practice nurses, graduate nurses and postgraduate nurses.
• Participate in quality improvement and practice review activities to enhance patient, consumer and staff outcomes.

About you

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, supported by relevant postgraduate qualifications and substantial mental health nursing experience.
• Demonstrated experience in nursing education, clinical facilitation, staff development and the delivery of training programs.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring capabilities, with the ability to support workforce development and promote evidence-based practice.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives in a complex healthcare environment.

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About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about education, professional development, evidence-based practice and delivering high-quality mental health care, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm 7 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Natasha Stresnjak (Director of Nursing – Mental Health & Wellbeing) on 0402 041 352.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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