We're looking for a dynamic and proactive Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) for our Perioperative Department to work within a dynamic, cooperative multi-disciplinary team to support staff development and promote excellence in patient care. This is a rewarding opportunity to influence learning and practice at both the individual and service level.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $2,381.70 - $2,458.90 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ698055

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday.

We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Perioperative Department services 8 Operating Theatres including specialities such as ENT, O&G;, Urology, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Plastics, Vascular, Dental, Endoscopy and Emergency cases. The department offers supported learning and professional development with a rotating roster including weekends and on-call requirements





What you'll be doing The Scrub/Scout nurse Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) works with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient services that is high quality and safe for all. The Clinical Nurse Educator will provide clinical teaching, skill accreditation and professional development support for all nursing staff withing the Perioperative Unit within Hornsby Ku-ring-gai hospital. You will ensure staff across the service are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

- Holds AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse AND holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.

- Demonstrated effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

- Demonstrated computer literacy.

- Demonstrated ability to practice safe nursing care and knowledge of policies and clinical practice guidelines.

- Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice, continuous quality improvement and risk management.

- Current NSW Drivers Licence.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Eliza Berryman on [email protected]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close: 18th October 2026

📌 Clinical Nurse Educator Perioperative Department (Hornsby)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Hornsby