Clinical Nurse Educator - Mental Health

Mitcham Private Hospital is a fully accredited, 121 bed acute medical, surgical, maternity and mental health facility, providing for the healthcare needs of Melbourne’s outer eastern communities.

The hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest private health care provider. Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. 

Join Our Team as a Clinical Educator - Permanent Part-time position. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Educator to join our dedicated Mental Health team. This vital role focuses on enhancing clinical practice, ensuring staff competence, and supporting the continuous professional development of our nursing team.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Clinical Educator, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering high-quality education and training programs. Your responsibilities will include:

• Completing all clinical mandatory training for your position and assisting managers with staff compliance.
• Participating in the clinical development, review, and evaluation of clinical practice and nursing competence.
• In partnership with the Unit Manager, Executive team, and other members of the Clinical Education team, you will develop, implement, and evaluate training and education programs in line with organisational and departmental strategic plans.
• Identifying needs for in-service education and liaising with the Unit Manager and relevant staff to facilitate these.
• Assessing new practitioners and current staff on mandatory and department-specific competencies.
• Supervising the performance of nursing procedures to ensure competent, safe care is delivered within best practice and statutory guidelines.
• Ensuring all equipment is in safe working order and acting as a clinical resource for other team members in its use.
• Carrying out other duties as directed by the Unit Manager/Director of Clinical Services or delegate.
• Supporting preceptors, graduate nurses and new employees with documented evidence.
• Providing education for new clinical initiatives and directives.

About You

You are a passionate and experienced nursing professional with a strong commitment to education and professional development. We are looking for candidates who ideally possess:

• AHPRA registration
• Post graduate qualifications in Education.
• A Certificate IV TAE.
• Previous experience as a Clinical Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialist, or other nursing education relevant role.

You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a proactive approach to learning, and the ability to inspire and mentor others.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

Apply:

Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at Mitcham Private Hospital.  All applications must be lodged online.

Applications close: 2 October 2026

Reference number: JR115863

Please Note:

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.