Clinical Nurse Specialist - Perioperative

Job Q; Penrith; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance

Novated leasing

Retail discounts

Job summary

Healthscope is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Perioperative to lead nursing care coordination within the theatre team at Nepean Private Hospital. The role focuses on supervision, guidance, and safe, high-quality care across the perioperative period.

You will foster learning, deliver clinical presentations, and support professional development while adhering to ACQSHC standards and Healthscope policies. A postgraduate qualification and current AHPRA registration are expected.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration is essential.
• Experience in perioperative nursing, particularly in Neuro/ENT/Anesthesia and General/Gyne.
• Ability to lead, supervise and provide education to theatre staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the perioperative nursing team with planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based practice.
• Collaborate with the perioperative management team to provide strategic leadership and oversight.
• Demonstrate professional standards and ethical conduct per AHPRA and Healthscope policies.
• Provide supervision, teaching and mentorship to peers, ENs, graduates and students.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Perioperative experience

Nurse leadership

Clinical teaching

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing

Job description

#### Clinical Nurse Specialist - PerioperativeKingswood, NSW 2747Full Time#### Job description· Bring your passion and skills to deliver outstanding care to our patients as a Clinical Nurse Specialist · Gain access to unique Healthscope benefits like discounted health insurance, novated leasing, retail discounts and more! · Take your next step in your career! Join a positive and supportive team environment in which to develop your skillset Are you an enthusiastic and experienced RN or current CNS looking for the next step in your Perioperative Nursing Career? Nepean Private Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialists to assist in the coordination of nursing care and work in partnership with the theatre team. This new role is graded as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and will be responsible for providing supervision, direction and guidance to ensure safe practice, quality care and leadership. About us Nepean Private Hospital is in the multi-cultural Western Sydney City of Penrith. The hospital is a modern 109 bed facility providing a wide range of health services to the local community since 2000 including: orthopaedics, spinal, gynaecology, ENT, plastics, urology and general surgery, endoscopy, cardiology, cardiac angiography and obstetrics. Nepean Private Hospital has eight operating theatres, one hybrid/cardiac catheterisation theatre and an endoscopy suite, supported by a critical care unit which includes intensive care. Nepean Private Hospital has established an excellent reputation in the community for its high commitment to customer service, staff satisfaction and quality improvement. Key to the hospital's success is a highly skilled and expert team of staff who are supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist your responsibilities will include:Support the nursing team with planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of excellent standard of evidence based, person centredCollaborate with the perioperative management team to provide strategic leadership, supervision and oversight as requiredDemonstrate professional practice as evidence by adhering to AHPRA professional standards, code of ethics and conduct, legislative requirements and Healthscope's polices and processesFoster a learning environment through clinical presentations to support the nursing team with their professional development and maintaining own professional learning and continuous professional development and providing supervision and teaching to peers, ENs, graduates and studentsAct as a valued member of the inter-disciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care by actively contributing to team processes and practicesCollaborate with external partners to ensure patients receive a high quality of care across the health care continuumMaintain professional and constructive working relationships with our VMO partners, using a customer service mindset, to enable high quality patient outcomesEssential Criteria:Current AHPRA registrationMinimum of 5 years' experience as a Perioperative RN particularly in Neuro/ENT, Anaesthetics and General/Gyne.Prior experience as a CNS, acting NUM or in charge in theatre will be highly regardedPost Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing (or working towards)Compliance with ACQSHC National standardsDemonstrate the ability to show initiative and work within a team environmentExcellent communication skillsPassion for teaching, educating and up-skilling staff in cardiac operating theatresWhy Healthscope? When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care . Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. You'll also benefit from: · Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network. · Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only) · Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together. Come and be the difference in our patient's lives . Applications close : 13th November 2026 To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF - NSW Nurses and Midwives' - Enterprise Agreement, a salary ranging from $57.12 - $63.37 per hour. More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker. Healthscope has been made aware of recruitment scams involving individuals falsely claiming to represent Healthscope. Please note that Healthscope will never request payment from candidates. Any request for payment is fraudulent. Visit https://www.scamwatch.gov.au/types-of-scams/jobs-and-employment-scams for more information on recruitment scams. Please click here to apply.