Clinical Nurse Educator - Perioperative Services

Part time (0.6 FTE), ongoing role PLUS 0.2FTE fixed term for 6 months

Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available

$128,102 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Royal Women's Hospital is one of Australia's oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women's health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the team

We lead the optimising of the competency and capability of The Women's nurses and midwives that enables them to work safely and at the top of their scope of practice. We adapt to contemporary ways of interprofessional learning, accessing tools and resources that meet the needs of the health workforce and the health system. We identify competency and capability levels and gaps across the workforce cohorts, and:

Develop tools, resources and timely access to clinical education and development

Partner, using codesign, with CNS/CMS, unit managers/team leaders, AUMs, Quality and Safety, People, Culture and Wellbeing (PCW) and the broader RN/RM workforce to embed ongoing professional development

Collaborate and partner with universities to maximise student capability and build research projects that better inform the advancement of clinical nursing and midwifery in Victoria.

We support state-wide capacity and capability by sharing our tools, resources and expertise; initiating collaborations; and learning from nurses and midwives across Victoria's regional, rural and metro services and offering our tools, resources and programs. Through these efforts we contribute to the attraction, retention and capability of the Victorian healthcare workforce and enable better care for women babies and families.

About the role





This key education leadership role develops and delivers educational content to build a competent workforceThe Clinical Educator is accountable for efficient, effective and well-planned delivery education to support to learners at the Women's to be ' the best that they can be' thereby contributing to the strategic plan of the organization by:

Facilitating clinical learning, guiding, supporting and evaluating learners working in Perioperative services

Developing programs of learning that result in a skilled and competent workforce

Tilting and innovating workforce programs ' on the run' to meet service and organizational workforce requirements

Coaching learners to success and mastery of fundamental nursing skills and application of knowledge through on the ground education support

Supporting the competency requirements of our nursing and midwifery workforce as outlined in the credentialing scope of clinical practice nurses and midwives guideline

Assists in the visionary strategic and operational service planning in line with the hospital's strategic direction and annual Statement of Priorities

Actively supports priority placements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners and role models cultural safety

Supporting buddy/preceptor nurses/midwives who supervise learners

About you

We are looking for an experienced perioperative nurse who is creative, innovative and brings a 'can do' approach to building capability in all perioperative team members.

You’ll bring with you:

Recent advanced and extensive current clinical skills in Perioperative Nursing

Demonstrated ability to create positive learning environments for learners at all levels





Commitment to a multidisciplinary team approach

Values consultation, collaboration and joint decision making

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Ideally, a post graduate qualification in perioperative services or education / facilitation

At the Women's you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation

A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program

Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists

Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services

Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby

Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities

Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading and purchased leave options

Inclusion and belonging

The Women's celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child protected organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

Application closing date: 12th of October 2026

Please Note - Advertising may close early if a suitable candidate is found.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Educator - Perioperative Services (Melbourne)
🏢 Royal Women's Hospital
📍 Melbourne