Perioperative Education Specialist

Flinders International; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

novated leasing

Meals & Entertainment card

Discounted hospital admissions

Health & wellbeing programs

Retail and travel discounts

Job summary

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba seeks an experienced Perioperative Clinical Nurse – Education portfolio to lead education, competency and workforce development across Perioperative Services. The role blends clinical practice with education, focusing on accreditation readiness and evidence-based care.

The position supports portfolio assignments in anaesthetics or other high-acuity perioperative areas, with flexible, including part-time options.

Qualifications

• Current RN registration with AHPRA (Division 1).
• Experience coaching, mentoring and supporting adult learners.
• Knowledge of ACORN and NSQHS standards.
• Familiarity with contemporary education strategies and e-learning.

Responsibilities

• Orientation and onboarding of new staff.
• Delivery of specialty education programs and workforce development.
• Clinical competency assessment, validation and annual review.
• Coordinate and monitor mandatory training compliance.
• Clinical coaching and mentoring for staff transitioning to specialty practice.
• Develop and review educational resources and competency frameworks.
• Audit, quality improvement and accreditation support activities.
• Simulation and emergency preparedness training.
• Implement ACORN, NSQHS and organisational standards.
• Promote evidence-based practice and patient safety.
• Contribute to staff engagement and workforce development initiatives.

Skills

AHPRA RN Registration

Clinical coaching

Adult education

Education strategies

e-learning

Orientation & onboarding

Time management

Clinical governance

Lifelong learning

Team collaboration

Education

Postgraduate qualifications in education or related field

Working towards completion

Job description

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba seeks an experienced Perioperative Clinical Nurse – Education portfolio to lead education, competency and workforce development across Perioperative Services. The role blends clinical practice with education, focusing on accreditation readiness and evidence-based care.

The position supports portfolio assignments in anaesthetics or other high-acuity perioperative areas, with flexible, including part-time options.