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 current 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 advantages 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.

📌 Clinical Nurse Educator - Theatre (Glenquarry)
🏢 Southern Highlands Private Hospital
📍 Glenquarry