Are you passionate about teaching and sharing your knowledge?

Do you have the drive to make a real difference in the clinical setting?

We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced and enthusiastic perioperative nurses to join our team as Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs) within Perioperative Services. Two part-time opportunities are available across the Scrub/Scout and Anaesthetics/Recovery specialties.

Perioperative Services – Scrub/Scout (0.5 FTE)

Perioperative Services – Anaesthetics/Recovery (0.5 FTE)

As a Clinical Nurse Educator, you will play a key role in supporting the professional growth and clinical development of nursing staff, helping to build a highly skilled, confident, and capable perioperative workforce.

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for leading and supporting the professional development, clinical education, and competency assessment of nursing staff within the perioperative workplace.

Key responsibilities include

- Developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based education programs.
- Supporting orientation, onboarding, and transition of nurses into perioperative specialty practice.
- Facilitating ongoing learning opportunities and competency-based education.
- Providing clinical supervision, coaching, and guidance to nursing staff.
- Promoting protected, high-quality, patient-centred care through education and mentorship.
- Supporting quality improvement initiatives and accreditation activities.
- Collaborating with nursing leadership to strengthen clinical practice and workforce capability.
- Encouraging the integration of evidence-based practice into everyday clinical care.
- Acting as a skilled role model and mentor for perioperative nursing staff.

The successful applicants will demonstrate:

- Extensive clinical experience within either Scrub/Scout or Anaesthetics/Recovery nursing.
- A passion for education, mentoring, and workforce development.
- Strong clinical leadership and communication skills.




- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement.
- The ability to inspire, motivate, and support staff development.
- A collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams and nursing leadership.
- A commitment to fostering a culture of learning, qualified growth, and excellence in patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of perioperative nursing by developing staff capability, enhancing patient outcomes, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and clinical excellence. If you are ready to share your expertise and make a lasting impact on the development of our perioperative workforce, we encourage you to submit an Expression of Interest.

What We Offer

- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900, plus $2,650 in entertainment benefits each FBT year to increase your take‑home pay
- Discounted access to gyms, pools and fitness facilities through SVL Fitness Passport
- Free counselling and coaching sessions via AccessEAP
- Discounted St Vincent’s Lismore Hospital admissions (staff and their family)

About us Established in 1921, St Vincent’s Lismore leads the way in providing high-quality healthcare, aged care and childcare for the people of our community whilst reflecting Catholic values and principles in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Visit our website for more information svh.org.au

Apply now by submitting:

- Your current resume, and
- A cover letter outlining your experience and your motivation for joining the St Vincent's Lismore community.

This recruitment will remain open until the right candidate is appointed.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to:

- Obtain a National Criminal History Check (NCHC) or supply one no older than 12 months
- Hold a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian
- Meet the vaccination requirements for a NSW Health Category A position - Including Serology for Hep B

📌 Clinical Nurse Educator (East Lismore)
🏢 St Vincent's Private Hospital Lismore
📍 East Lismore