Clinical Nurse Educator - Instrument Circulating - Targeted
Join the State’s Busiest Trauma Operating Suite – Take Your Perioperative Career to the Next Level at John Hunter Hospital.
Remuneration: $55.32 - $57.11 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Country
Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time and Full-Time roles available
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ589709
Applications Close: Monday 25th August 2025
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Where you'll be working:
Located in New Lambton Heights within the vibrant city of Newcastle, the John Hunter Hospital Operating Suite is the busiest level 6 trauma unit in NSW. Close to beaches, shopping, and all the conveniences Newcastle offers, our facility features 15 Operating Rooms and a vascular interventional suite, running 24/7 to deliver world-class surgical care. We provide high-level procedures across multiple specialties, servicing patients from the local area, the north coast, and rural regions. With a significant expansion of the Operating Suite underway and due for completion in 2026, this is an exciting time to join our growing team.
About the role:
As a Registered Nurse in our Operating Suite, you will deliver patient-centred, evidence-based nursing care alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Working within an environment that values collaboration, respect, and empowerment, you will be supported by our dedicated Nurse Education Team, Nurse Unit Managers, and a Nurse Manager. Our trauma unit offers unparalleled exposure to complex and diverse surgical cases, providing the perfect setting to expand your skills and advance your career.
About you:
- Experienced Perioperative Nurse seeking to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity trauma setting.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care every time.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Flexible, resilient, and adaptable to a range of surgical specialties.
Eagerness to learn and develop within a supportive, world-class facility.
Requirements:
Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and holds relevant clinical or education post
registration qualifications (e.g. postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing) or such education and
clinical experience deemed appropriate.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professional
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Rima Chaurasia on Rima.Chaurasia@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part-time vacancies.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary packages a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
We recognise and respect the continuing connection to land, water and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its interconnectedness to health and wellbeing. We pay our respects to the Elders who hold and share the cultural knowledge, heritage, beliefs, and the relationship with the land. We acknowledge the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within our District, the staff who work with us and the Aboriginal services and organisations who partner with us to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our footprint. We celebrate the strength, diversity, resilience, and cultural beliefs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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