Clinical Nurse Educator - Elective Orthopaedics - IRO Operating Theatres
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Educator
Remuneration: $112,977 - $116,639 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ640712
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The Clinical Nurse Educator provides support and clinical development/ training to staff while fostering a preceptor/mentor role. The role formulates, coordinates, and evaluates unit based educational programs; assessment and demonstration of clinical procedures.
The aim of the position is to use a participation methodology to build:
- The capacity of individuals to deliver safe, evidenced based care, incorporating reflective practice with the aim of continual improvement.
- A patient and family focused culture that supports the NUM and staff to deliver innovative models of care and proactively manage change.
- The position contributes to the overall improvement of health service delivery.
This position will working 4 days a week, Monday to Thursday with no on-call or night duty. Four weeks of annual leave will be taken during the Christmas New Year period.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and relevant post registration experience in the specialty.
- Experience with Joint Replacement procedures including Robotic and Navigated Systems and Sarcoma procedures.
- Holds relevant clinical or education post registration qualifications, or such education and clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer.
- Well-developed leadership, communication skills and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability liaise in a multidisciplinary environment.
Benefits and Perks!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information, visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Maria Hatziandreou on (02) 9515 9317.
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 24 May 2026
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