Clinical Nurse Educator, Mental Health

Reference Number :  52410 :   Clinical Nurse Educator, Mental Health

Employment Type :  On Going Full Time (FT)

Location :  Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health :

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurses to join the Mental Health Nursing Education and Workforce Development Team.

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Educator with drive and passion to support our Early Career Nurses in their growth and development and contribute to the professional development of the wider workforce.

About Northern Health :

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses :

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About Mental Health Division :

Northern Health is the third largest mental health service in Victoria Northern.

Within the Mental Health Division, we pride ourselves on providing high quality mental health services to people living in the northern regions of Melbourne, and work in a collaborative way with consumers and carers based on recovery principles.

We aim to provide strong clinical leadership to support all staff in the provision of professional treatment and care by our integrated community teams, inpatient, and residential services.

About the Role :

The Mental Health Nursing Clinical Nurse Educator's (CNE) main focus will be supporting educational activities for early career mental health nurses including RN’s, EN’s and RUSON’s.

The role works closely with and supports the Education and Workforce Development Program Coordinators for the Graduate, Post Graduate, Transition to Mental Health Nursing (RN & EN) and RUSON Programs and existing educational roles in mental health settings where early career nurses are placed.

The CNE also contributes to other educational activities across the Mental Health Division. Please refer to the PD for a more comprehensive description of the role.

The position will primarily be based in Broadmeadows working across several sites but will also have commitments at other NH sites, e.g. Epping, Pascoe Vale.

To be successful in this role you will have :

• Experience in public mental health across a variety of settings
• Proven ability to mentor and provide educational support to other nurses
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting the growth and development of the workforce
• Ability to work both autonomously and within a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills

If you don't check every single box, we still want to hear from you! We encourage you to apply. You could be the perfect fit for this role, or perhaps one of our many other exciting opportunities waiting for someone just like you. Your unique qualities and experiences matter.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Allison Harrington, Senior Mental Health Nurse via email allison.harrington@nh.org.au

Applications close Sunday 16 November 2025 at 11.59pm.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.