Clinical Nurse Educator

• Temporary Part Time | Parental Leave Cover | 0.63EFT
• Perioperative Nursing | Angliss Hospital
• Experience career progression at a values-based organisation

Are you looking for your next career move?

Are you a highly motivated individual who is passionate about clinical education, leadership and patient centred care in a perioperative setting?

Do you want to inspire, mentor and empower perioperative nurses and enhance the experiences of patients and learners?

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts". This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the Role

The Eastern Health Learning & Teaching Directorate seek a senior nurse to join our dynamic team in the role of Clinical Nurse Educator - Perioperative Services.

Based at Angliss Hospita, this role is pivotal in providing leadership relating to clinical change and development, as well as the education and support of learners and staff within the Eastern Health Perioperative Service.

We foster a collaborative and compassionate team and strive to achieve great patient outcomes and experiences. If your focus is on excellence in clinical care and customer service, and you would like to become a part of our cohesive and caring team we would love to hear from you.

About You

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registration with AHPRA
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in perioperative nursing
• A minimum of three years of recent acute perioperative nursing experience (Anaesthetics/PACU/Scub Scout) at a senior level (minimum CNS or above)
• Clinical Support Nurse experience in perioperative nursing (highly desirable)
• Experience and expertise in mentoring and supervising novice clinicians
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with advanced skills in critical thinking, problem solving, organisation and prioritisation
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work both autonomously and as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient computer literacy

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What We Offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for).

Good to Know

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications.

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description link

Primary Contact: Melisa Richards-West - Program Director

Contact Number: 03 9895 4908

Contact Email: [email protected]

Secondary Contact: Lacey Strachan - Associate Director

Contact Number: 03 9895 4004

Contact Email: [email protected]

Job Posting End Date: 17/08/2025

Need help submitting your application?

Contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1)

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day