Clinical Nurse Educator - Operating Theatre

the original; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Meal Entertainment allowance

Free courses & coaching via Sydney Edu

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccination provided

Fitness Passport discounts

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a part-time Clinical Nurse Educator at Canterbury Hospital to support staff development and foster a preceptor/mentor role. You will help deliver unit-based education and evaluate clinical procedures to improve patient care.

This temporary role requires current nursing registration with AHPRA and post-registration qualifications, with a focus on building capacity for evidence-based practice and continual improvement. Vaccination compliance is also required.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with AHPRA and post-registration experience in the specialty.
• Holds relevant post-registration clinical or education qualifications.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and evaluate unit-based education.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and development/training to staff and act as a preceptor/mentor.
• Formulate, coordinate and evaluate unit-based educational programs.
• Assess and demonstrate clinical procedures and promote evidence-based care.

Skills

Nursing registration

Post-registration education

Teaching methodologies

Unit-based education planning

Education

Post-registration clinical/education qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (20 Hours per week) Up to January 2027

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator

Remuneration: $62.67 - $64.70 per hour + Superannuation

Location: Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ683428

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales.

Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About The Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.

The Clinical Nurse Educator provides support and clinical development/ training to staff while fostering a preceptor/mentor role. The role formulates, coordinates, and evaluates unit based educational programs; assessment and demonstration of clinical procedures.

The aim of the position is to use a participation methodology to build:

• The capacity of individuals to deliver safe, evidenced based care, incorporating reflective practice with the aim of continual improvement.
• A patient and family focused culture that supports the NUM and staff to deliver innovative models of care and proactively manage change.
• The position contributes to the overall improvement of health service delivery.

For more information, view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and relevant post registration experience in the specialty.
• Holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications, or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in various teaching methodologies including the ability to plan, conduct and evaluate unit based education.

Benefits And Perks

• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, visit SLHD Benefits

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit 'Working with Us'

Applications Close: 27 August 2026