Clinical Nurse Unit Manager/Clinical Nurse Educator - SCN

Clinical Nurse Unit Manager / Clinical Nurse Educator - Special Care Nursery

Norwest Private Hospital | Women's Health Unit

Do you thrive in an environment where you can combine your clinical expertise with your passion for developing and inspiring others? If supporting staff, shaping learning experiences, and elevating neonatal care energises you, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Special Care Nursery team.

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Unit Manager / Clinical Nurse Educator (CNUM/CNE) with strong SCN experience and a genuine commitment to delivering woman‑centred, family‑focused, evidence‑based care. This dual clinical and education leadership role offers the opportunity to influence practice, strengthen workforce capability, and support exceptional neonatal outcomes.

About Us

Our Women's Health Unit provides comprehensive maternity and gynaecology services and includes:

• 43‑bed postnatal, antenatal, and gynaecology ward
• 7 birthing suites
• 7‑cot Special Care Nursery

You will work closely with our Maternity Unit Managers, Paediatricians, Obstetricians, and broader leadership teams to support high‑quality, safe, and compassionate neonatal care.

About the Role

As the Special Care Nursery Clinical NUM/Educator, you will lead day‑to‑day SCN operations while driving education, capability building, and best practice across the SCN and maternity services. This role blends clinical leadership with workforce development, ensuring high‑quality neonatal care in line with national standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership & Operational Management

• Lead and coordinate daily operations of the SCN
• Oversee patient flow, bed management, and safe clinical care
• Provide advanced neonatal support, including Level 3 SCN care and Bubble CPAP
• Collaborate with VMOs to plan and deliver care for neonates and families
• Maintain high‑quality documentation, patient safety, and continuity of care

Education & Professional Development

• Design and deliver contemporary, evidence‑based education programs
• Create engaging learning opportunities that empower and upskill staff
• Support staff and students in developing neonatal competencies and best practice
• Provide advanced clinical guidance, including neonatal resuscitation and emergency response
• Monitor, evaluate, and support ongoing staff development
• Develop and maintain competency frameworks and education resources

Quality, Safety & Governance

• Drive quality improvement initiatives within the SCN
• Promote compliance with NSQHS Standards
• Participate in safety investigations, reviews, and clinical audits
• Foster a culture of safe, patient‑centred, family‑centred care

Workforce & Financial Management

• Contribute to a skilled, confident, and high‑performing workforce
• Lead and support the SCN team, fostering a positive, inclusive culture
• Manage staffing, rosters, performance reviews, and workforce planning
• Support resource optimisation, budget processes, and WHPPD targets

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Special Care Nursery
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE)
• Proficiency in respiratory support- Bubble CPAP
• Experience with e‑learning platforms
• Strong computer literacy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Postgraduate study (e.g., Master of Education or related qualification)
• Previous experience in an educator or senior neonatal nurse role

What We Offer

• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Convenient location close to public transport and shopping facilities
• Reduced on‑site parking rates

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day. We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 22 April 2026

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.