Nurse Educator, Surgical Services

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery improvement research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

Permanent Position

Part-time at 64 hours per fortnight

Educator (Major) RN35 Classification

Alfred Hospital Location

The Department

The Nursing Education Department is committed to providing excellence in education for all nurses. Our overall goal is to act as a support and resource to Nursing Services through the provision of educational activities that support enrolled pre-registration registered and post graduate nurses to provide outstanding nursing care and service. In this dynamic environment we are constantly exploring new approaches to education and relationships that will enhance Nursing Services continuous service improvement and development and to meet organisational priorities.

The Position Summary

The Nurse Educator is a leader within nursing and education and a role model for professional nursing practice. As members of the Nursing Education team they model the values of Nursing Services by exemplifying and promoting excellence in practice and fostering an environment of inquiry and continuous learning. As a recognised resource for staff the NE assists clinical nurses to achieve optimal outcomes in patient care delivery
The Nurse Educator is responsible for identifying anticipating and responding to the developmental needs of the nurse and the clinical environment achieving this through collaborating with local area and organisational stakeholders to establish implement and evaluate plans that further equip the nurse to respond to the increasingly complex needs of patients.
The Nurse Educator will demonstrate expert clinical knowledge together with outstanding interpersonal negotiation and communication skills to assist with the achievement of patient-centred goals and the goals of the organisation.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Holding or working towards a Masters of Nursing or Education
• Previous experience in an education or education support role
• Demonstrated extensive relevant clinical knowledge/experience in acute care nursing and in a clinical leadership role
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of nursing scope of practice and supervision/delegation
• Demonstrated experience in working in an interprofessional capacity related to education
• Demonstrated commitment to the research process quality and safety and application to practice

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• On-site staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Modern onsite library facilities exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and well-being incentives
• Discounted health insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

For further enquiries please contact Pippin Ellis Nursing Education Coordinator: Surgical & Cancer Programs at

Applications close Tuesday 3 June 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

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