Clinical Nurse Educator - Operating Theatres

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave > 1

Salary Packaging options

Upskill with free courses

Employee Assistance Program

Annual influenza vaccination

Discounted Fitness Passport

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District in NSW is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to step up to Clinical Nurse Educator at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The role provides staff development, formulates and evaluates unit education programs, and demonstrates clinical procedures.

You will support a preceptor/mentor culture, hold post-registration qualifications, and must have Australian work rights; the position offers comprehensive remuneration, superannuation, and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 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.
• Proven experience in specialty areas; Neuro Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Pain Management & General Surgery.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in various teaching methodologies including the ability to plan, conduct and evaluate unit based education.
• Previous experience as CNE is desirable.
• Must have Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Provides support and clinical development/training to staff while fostering a preceptor/mentor role and coordinates unit-based education programs.
• Formulates, coordinates and evaluates unit-based educational programs; assessment and demonstration of clinical procedures.

Skills

Clinical education

Teaching methods

Mentorship

Unit-based education

Nursing registration

Australian work rights

Education

Post-registration qualifications in education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator Remuneration: $124,273 - $128,301 per annum + Superannuation Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Requisition ID: REQ703586 An exciting opportunity for an experienced RN to step up to the role of a Clinical Nurse Educator in POD2 Unit of RPA Operating Theatres.

About the Role

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), established in 1882, is one of Australia’s most respected hospitals with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national, and international communities. As a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare, RPAH offers world-class facilities and services. Our dedicated, innovative, and caring staff are committed to delivering exceptional patient 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.

Objectives

• 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.

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.
• Proven experience in specialty areas; Neuro Surgery, ENT, Ophthalmology, Pain Management & General Surgery.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in various teaching methodologies including the ability to plan, conduct and evaluate unit based education.
• Previous experience as CNE is desirable.
• Must have Australian work rights.

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• 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.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

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/

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Applications Close: 8 November 2026