SENIOR NURSE EDUCATOR

Part time (minimum 4 days)

Norwest Private Hospital: A Commitment to Patient-Centred Care

At Norwest Private Hospital, we prioritise the needs and well-being of our patients above all else. Our dedicated team comprises highly skilled surgeons, specialist doctors, compassionate nurses, allied health professionals, and efficient support and administration staff. Together, we strive to deliver an exceptional healthcare experience that encompasses every aspect of patient care.

Equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced robotics, Norwest Private Hospital offers a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, and obstetric services. While we are particularly renowned for our expertise in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and cardiology, we also take pride in being a preferred choice for expecting mothers and growing families, ensuring tailored care throughout their journey.

Nestled in the rapidly evolving North West corridor of Sydney, Norwest Private Hospital is proudly operated by Healthscope, a prominent provider of private healthcare in Australia. With 277 beds, our facility is designed to accommodate high acuity needs, complemented by a fully equipped Emergency Department situated in Bella Vista.

We invite you to experience the dedication and excellence that define patient care at Norwest Private Hospital, where innovation meets compassion in a supportive environment for all.

The Role

An exciting opportunity now exists for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Nurse Educator (SNE) to join the Quality and Education team at Norwest Private Hospital.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for patient safety and risk management in promoting bedside clinical teaching, whilst supporting the Quality and Education teams in achieving the highest standards of clinical care.

Working closely with the Quality, Risk and Education Services Manager, your responsibilities will include planning hospital-wide education and support for clinical and support services staff, coordinating with the hospital education team and the student facilitation team, supporting the Graduate Coordinator with the graduate RN/EN nurse program, and coordinating hospital-wide orientation and mandatory training programs.

As the SNE of Norwest, you will have a minimum of 8 years of clinical nursing experience. You will have at least 12 months of leadership experience and/or current experience in a hospital-wide Nurse Educator role, have or be working towards a qualification in this field.

You will work closely with other members of the team, participating in various committees and working parties, and actively contributing to the Healthscope Education initiatives, continuous quality improvement and hospital accreditation.

Essential Criteria:

· Current registration with AHPRA

· Recent relevant and extensive experience in Acute Care setting

· Recent education experience in an adult learning environment

· Post registration clinical and education qualification in a specialty area / education / management

· Certificate IV - Workplace Training and Assessment

· Demonstrated effective leadership skills including highly developed communication (written and verbal), problem solving, managing people, coaching, negotiation and influencing skills

· Demonstrate ability to coordinate, develop, deliver and evaluate education and training programs using multimodalities

· Advanced computer skills

· Understand the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards and the Education evidence/requirements for Short Notice Assessments

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow. 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. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day. We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors in nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 4 June 2025

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. 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.