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 Melbourne's 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 members to 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 our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to 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.

 You'll 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 patient's lives.

Applications close: 21st July 2026

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to Amber Stanley, Surgical and Perioperative Services Manager. amber.stanley@healthscope.com.au

Please include a cover letter and your CV 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 Agreement 2022, 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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