Clinical Nurse Educator

Sydney Southwest Private Hospital - Clinical Nurse Educator - Theatres Department

About the Role

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experience Registered Nurse to support Sydney Southwest Private Hospital theatres team.

Identify educational needs by partnering with Nursing Leaders (i.e. DON NUM CNS) and Clinical Support Functions (i.e. Quality Infection Control) to determine team and individual learning needs in the theatres department.

Lead and foster a learning environment by designing developing and facilitating education packages providing team and individual coaching and coordinating subject matter experts (external and internal) to deliver training. Work with other educators local universities and accredited training providers to facilitate the needs of undergraduate placements

Demonstrates professional practice as evidence by adhering to AHPRA professional standards code of ethics and conduct legislative requirements Healthscopes polices and processes required registration scope of practice and patient confidentiality and privacy

Prioritises Healthscopes patient safety and quality frameworks by identifying areas of improvement participating in case reviews and clinical audits as required initiating quality improvement projects and when required participating in National Safety & Quality Healthcare Standards and risk committees/meetings

Acts as a valued member of the inter-disciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care and quality education by providing supervision and teaching to staff and actively contributing to team processes and practices

About you

You will need to meet the following essential criteria:

Current registration with AHPRA with no limitations.

Demonstrated effective skills in communication (written and verbal) problem solving managing people and coaching

Work Experience (at least 3 years) in Theatres department

Understand the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards

Desirable criteria:

Certificate in workplace assessment and training

Post Graduate certificate in Clinical Education (or working towards)

Post Graduate qualification in scrub scout and anaesthetics

To apply please submit online application or for more information please email

Applications close: Monday 17/11/2025