Clinical Nurse Educator

Are you a clinical educator passionate about developing the nursing workforce and eager to deliver efficient an effective graduate and post graduate programs?

Well, now is your opportunity to join Australia's leading children's hospital with a permanent Clinical Nurse Educator position within the Mental Health Department.

At the RCH we recognise the importance of safe psychosocial workplaces and strive to empower our workers through flexible working opportunities. As such, we encourage applications from all meeting the necessary selection criteria.   

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Banksia – Mental Health Ward

Banksia Ward is a dynamic 16-bed inpatient unit dedicated to supporting young people aged 13 to 18 years who are experiencing a range of acute mental health challenges

At Banksia, you’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes consultant psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists, and family peer support workers, and teachers with special education expertise. Together, we use a holistic approach to help young people regain stability, build resilience, and return to their communities with confidence.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, Banksia Ward is the place for you.

The Opportunity:

Within the Banksia Ward education team, you’ll play a key role in leading, inspiring, and developing our nursing team.

With your advanced clinical expertise and passion for education you will role model and promote excellence in mental health nursing practice, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

You will lead an innovative transition program, supporting up to three Registered Nurses as they make the transition from general or paediatric nursing to Mental Health Nursing. You’ll have the unique opportunity to shape the program and influence how our future mental health nurses grow and thrive.

In addition, you’ll provide ongoing guidance to strengthen and sustain emerging programs within Banksia.

The Impact You'll Make:

Through your commitment to improving the lives of young people and their families every day, you will deliver high quality care to those most in need by uplifting the skills and knowledge of the workforce.  

You will achieve this by:

• Contributing to a new Transition to Mental Health Program, and playing a pivotal role in shaping its delivery
• Working alongside new and existing staff to strengthen the delivery of excellent psychiatric nursing care
• Developing and implementing high quality reflective groups and individual clinical supervision for Banksia nursing staff
• Contributing to research opportunities by evaluating and report on the effectiveness of nursing workforce education and training programs

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbal – with the ability to adapt your approach, build rapport, and foster a psychologically safe and supportive environment
• Experience in clinical education, with a demonstrated ability to support, mentor, and develop the knowledge and skills of nursing staff.
• Understanding of adult learning principles and a passion for developing others through education and training.
• The ability to mentor and support staff and students in their clinical learning.
• Proficiency in digital literacy, including strong computer skills and experience using learning management systems.
• Experience in acute adolescent mental health is highly regarded

The Logistical Essentials:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) administered though the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
• Postgraduate qualification in Mental Health Nursing, or completion of a specialist undergraduate Mental Health Nursing program.
• Current Victorian Working With Children’s Check (WWCC) and the ability to provide Criminal History Check

If this sounds like you, click here to view the position description.

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!

• Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office? We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary

• Support for working mother including dedicated feeding facilities and access to 2x onsite childcare centres

• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Help when you need it most! Staff Counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support, specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• A commitment to workplace health, safety and wellbeing with our internal wellbeing calendar of events and services.  

• Retail discounts & more – ask your manager for a breakdown of our Staff Wellbeing Benefits!

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly! For more information about this position please contact Dale Mcvittie via email: Dale.Mcvittie@rch.org.au 

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close 02 February, 2026.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information. It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.