Perioperative Educator

Perioperative Educator

Passionate about developing people Join Northpark Private Hospital as our Perioperative Educator and make a lasting impact on nursing excellence and patient care. Part-time opportunity 22.5 hours per week.

• Inspire. Educate. Lead.
• Empowering perioperative excellence through education innovation and clinical leadership.
• Parental Leave Cover. Fixed term until December 2027

About the role:

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Perioperative Nurse to join Northpark and La Trobe Private Hospitals as a Perioperative Educator. In this pivotal leadership role you will lead the development coordination and delivery of evidence-based education and professional development programs across our perioperative services including Theatre Recovery and Day Surgery. The position aligns with the broader educator function of planning and delivering education programs that support strategic priorities clinical excellence and compliance with NSQHS Standards.

Working closely with Perioperative Leaders Clinical Nurse Educators Managers and the Director of Nursing you will foster a culture of continuous learning support workforce capability development facilitate orientation and competency programs and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care. You will play a key role in supporting student graduate transition-to-practice and specialty education pathways while driving initiatives that enhance clinical skills patient safety and workforce engagement.

We are seeking a motivated clinician with contemporary perioperative expertise outstanding communication skills and a passion for developing others. This is an excellent opportunity to influence clinical practice shape the future workforce and make a meaningful impact across two growing hospitals committed to excellence in patient care.

About us:

Northpark and La Trobe Private Hospitals are leading private surgical hospitals serving Melbournes north only 3.5 kms apart we offer diverse specialties including obstetrics orthopaedics ENT ophthalmology gastroenterology general surgery gynaecology urology paediatrics and endoscopy. We are committed to excellence in patient care and investing in the education and development of our workforce.

Key responsibilities:

• Liaise with the multi-disciplinary team

• Ensure patient and staff safety
• Supervise direct and guide nursing team membersto deliver patient care

Essential Criteria:

• Current AHPRA Registration as Registered Nurse
• Thorough knowledge of ACORN standards and current legislation
• 5 years clinical experience in perioperative nursing
• Demonstrated experience in eLearning platforms
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills
• High degree of computer literacy including MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Post Graduate Qualification in perioperative nursing
• Post Graduate Qualification in education or leadership (desirable)
• Certificate IV Workplace Assessment & Training (TAE) or working towards (desirable)

Why Healthscope

When you join Healthscope you become part of ourCommunity of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role every dayour people make a differenceto 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.

Youll 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 patients lives.

Applications close: 21st July 2026

To Apply: Please click on the Applybutton to be taken to our online application form. For any questions please reach out to Amber Stanley Surgical and Perioperative Services Manager.

Pleaseinclude a cover letter and yourCV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

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 VICNMA/ANMF- VIC Nurse and Midwives -Enterprise Agreement2022 a salary of $61.3645 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.

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