Clinical Nurse Educator - Theatre

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Educator to join our Learning and Development team. Working collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs) and Learning & Development team, you will deliver high-quality education, mentorship and professional development to support clinical excellence, competency and evidence-based practice across the perioperative department. This permanent part-time position.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert clinical guidance, mentorship and support to nursing staff across preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care.
• Planning, developing, delivering, and evaluating evidence-based education and professional development programs.
• Identifying and addressing learning needs related to perioperative clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional behaviours.
• Supporting the ongoing maintenance of mandatory education, clinical competencies and compliance requirements within the theatre department.
• Reviewing and developing policies and procedures in line with current guidelines, standards, and evidence-based practice.
• Promoting a culture of continuous learning, clinical excellence, evidence-based practice and professional accountability.
• Supporting students, graduates and early career clinicians within the perioperative setting and programs.
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical education and patient outcomes.
• Contributing to the implementation of change, innovation, and evidence-based practice improvements.
• Supporting the orientation, onboarding and transition of new perioperative staff to ensure safe and effective clinical practice.
• Collaborating with Nurse Unit Managers and multidisciplinary teams to identify education priorities and support workforce capability.
• Supporting accreditation requirements, clinical governance activities and the achievement of National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.

About You:

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Minimum of three years’ recent clinical experience in a perioperative environment.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience across one or more perioperative specialties including Anaesthetics, Scrub/Scout or PACU.
• Excellent communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Experience supporting accreditation activities and quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate education and support adult learners.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
• High level organisational and time management skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a clinical facilitator, educator or leadership role.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or adult education qualifications.
• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing or Clinical Education.
• Completed Ramsay Preceptorship Program or equivalent.

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.