CNE Anaesthetics and Recovery

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Job summary

The Mater Hospital in Sydney, part of St Vincent's Health Australia, seeks a Clinical Nurse Educator for Anaesthetics and PACU to strengthen the Surgical Services Education Team.

You will develop and coordinate education programs, assess competencies, and mentor nursing staff, ensuring alignment with national standards and hospital policies. AHPRA registration and perioperative expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum 5 years post registration experience in Peri-operative Nursing, specialising in Anaesthetics and PACU.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Anaesthetics / PACU nursing and TAE/assistance in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, deliver, implement and evaluate clinical education needs.
• Assist with educational requirements across the organisation.
• Support education, competency assessment, preceptorship and mentoring across departments.

Skills

Peri-operative nursing

Anaesthetics

PACU nursing

Education & mentoring

Microsoft Office / LMS

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Postgraduate qualifications in Anaesthetics/PACU nursing

Certificate IV in training & assessment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning Management Systems

Job description

Job Description: Role Title: Clinical Nurse Educator Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit Role Type: Permanent Part Time - 0.5FTE Department and Location: Surgical Services, Mater Hospital, Sydney, NSW Salary: Clinical Nurse Educator $60.78 plus super Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore's premier private hospital Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education. We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless. Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Surgical Services Education Team, in the role of Clinical Nurse Educator for Anaesthetics and PACU. The CNE is responsible for enhancing skills and knowledge by providing education that is based on current best practices. This includes planning, coordinating, delivering, implementing, and evaluating clinical education needs, as well as assisting with educational requirements across the organisation. The preferred applicant will have strong clinical skills, experience in clinical nursing education, well developed communication and interpersonal skills and have the motivation to develop and support others.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Minimum 5 years post registration experience in Peri-operative Nursing, specialising in Anaesthetics and Post Anaesthetics Care Unit
• Advanced clinical skills within the field of Anaesthetics and PACU nursing
• In-depth knowledge of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, ACORN standards, Hospital Policy, relevant legislation and best practice
• Sound knowledge of Department of Health Guidelines and Regulations, Workplace Health and Safety, Infection Control and their impact on the delivery of care
• Proven ability to work within a team
• Demonstrated experience in education, competency assessment, preceptorship and mentoring.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and confidence using Learning Management Systems to monitor compliance, reporting and education completion.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multiple departments and disciplines
• Commitment to best practice, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Post graduate qualifications in Anaesthetics / PACU nursing
• Certificate IV in training & assessment (or willingness to work towards)

What we can offer you at the Mater

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks.
• Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually
• An Amazing Workplace: 82% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney's top private service and the city's unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-Employment Checks: Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity: We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date: 16 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

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