Clinical Nurse Educator – Perioperative Services (Scrub/Scout)

Epworth; Richmond Shire; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 pre-tax

Educational scholarship program

Extra leave up to 4 weeks

Reduced health service costs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private hospital group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Clinical Nurse Educator – Perioperative Services (Scrub/Scout) is based in Richmond and focuses on facilitating workplace learning through clinical teaching, supervision, assessment and

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum of four years of perioperative scrub/scout nursing experience.
• Ability to work strongly with dynamic and diverse teams.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Highly developed communication & interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and achieve outcomes.
• High level of self-motivation, accountability, and ability to work within agreed parameters.

Responsibilities

• Engage in multi-modal education methods to provide evidence-based learning for staff.
• Encourage and supervise nurses in professional development to provide high standards of patient care.
• Be a role model for other nurses in everything you do.
• Maintain a strong clinical presence to work alongside staff.

Skills

Clinical teaching

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Clinical Nurse Educator – Perioperative Services (Scrub/Scout)

• Part-time
• Hospital/Service: Epworth Corporate

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private hospital group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

The Role

Based inRichmond, you will be responsible forfacilitating workplace learning through clinical teaching, supervision, assessment, and support for all staff. This includes supporting learners within the following programs: Graduate, Postgraduate, Introductory and Specialty programs, to assist learners in meeting the academic and/or clinical objectives required in their programs.

You will be part of theEpworth Education and Learningteam and report tothe Epworth Richmond Education Manager.

You will make an impact by:

• Engaging in multi-modal education methods to provide evidence-based and quality learning for staff
• Encouraging and supervising nurses in professional development to provide high standards of patient care
• Being a role model for other nurses in everything you do
• Having a strong clinical presence to work alongside staff

About Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside top-flight practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities and technologies.

To be successful in this role…
You will drive quality and safety within the hospital through education, training, workshops, seminars, and clinical support to aid staff development to improve patient outcomes.

You will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• A minimum of four years of perioperative scrub/scout nursing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work strongly with dynamic and diverse teams.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships
• Highly developed communication & interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and achieve outcomes.
• High level of self-motivation, accountability, and ability to work within agreed parameters.

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidate.

At Epworth, we care.

• We care about our patients, and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive and contribute to our communities.

Applications close 5pm, Thursday 22nd October 2026, though may close early if suitable applicant recruited.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Jess Hamer – Epworth Richmond Education Manager on 0432 519 486 / [e-mail]

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.