Clinical Nurse Educator - Perioperative Services

Join our world-class team at John Hunter Hospital and take your nursing career to the next level in a dynamic, supportive, and growth-focused environment.


Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $55.32 - $57.11 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 28
Location: John Hunter Hospital, New Lambton
Requisition ID: REQ540535
Applications Close: Sunday 19th January 2024

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life 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 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

About the role: 

Our Clinical Nurse Educators are skilled, dedicated professionals committed to providing patient-centred, evidence-based nursing care every time. Working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, our nurses are supported by a dedicated Education Team, Nurse Unit Managers, and a Nurse Manager. Together, we create a collaborative, open, and respectful environment that empowers staff and ensures the highest quality care for patients.

At our hospital, we invest in our team so they can invest in our patients. Our world-class multidisciplinary team brings valuable skills and knowledge from global experiences, creating a learning-rich environment for all. We prioritise a safe, professional, and courteous atmosphere where everyone's contribution is valued. With the support of our education team, we offer opportunities to settle into or expand into various specialty areas, including our trauma unit, which provides invaluable experience in a supportive setting. Ongoing professional development is encouraged and fully supported by management and the education team.

If you're an experienced Perioperative Nurse ready to join an active and dynamic team, we'd LOVE to hear from you!


Where you’ll be working:

The John Hunter Hospital Operating Suite is one of the busiest level 6 trauma unit within the state of NSW. We are located in New Lambton Heights within the city of Newcastle, close to all conveniences and amenities Newcastle has to offer. Our department consists of 15 Operating Rooms and 1 vascular interventional suite that operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week. Our specialties include Orthopaedics, Orthopaedic Trauma, Multi Trauma, Obstetrics, Gynaecological, Gynaecological Oncology, ENT, Head and Neck, Plastics, Vascular, Endovascular, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic, General Surgery, Paediatric Surgery, Ophthalmic and Maxillofacial Surgery. The John Hunter Hospital Operating Suite services all high level surgical procedures within the area, including referrals from the north coast and rural regions.

The John Hunter Hospital is currently undergoing an expansion within its acute care service provision. This includes a significant expansion of the Operating Suite, which is due for completion 2026.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.  
• 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.
• 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.
  
   

Requirements: 

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• 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.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel.

Want to know more?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Rima Chaurasia on Rima.Chaurasia@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

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: http://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 HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package 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.  

HNE 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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