Perioperative Educator

Permanent part time - 60 hrs per fortnight

Peninsula Private Hospital has a fantastic permanent opportunity for a Perioperative Educator to oversee the clinical education and competency programs within the Perioperative Services Unit.

The Role

You will work in a collaborative team with Perioperative NUMs and Clinical Nurses to ensure that the perioperative staff are supported in their education needs.

Your key accountabilities will include:

• Coordinating and delivering an education plan for the provision of the highest standards of patient care
• Facilitating department based training and clinical competency assessments across Perioperative Services
• Being an integral member of the clinical team orientating and educating staff at the bedside.
• Supporting Post graduate students, Perioperative Novice's, Transition to Specialty Practice Nurses and Graduate Nurses.
• Collaborating and reporting of KPI education targets with the Perioperative Management team.

About You

Your positive attitude, ability to prioritise, delegate and adapt, along with your excellent time management skills are all critical importance for this role.

The successful candidate will be innovative and flexible in their approach to education delivery and have a demonstrated ability to educate and lead others to achieve results.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Relevant AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Perioperative Services with a broad range of experience across Perioperative Nursing specialty desirable
• Certificate IV in training and assessment
• Advanced scrub scout nursing or  PACU / Anaesthetic  education experience , both would be advantageous
• Previous experience in an education role advantageous
• Highly developed clinical problem solving skills and advanced skills in nursing assessment
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team and independently where required
• Innovative and flexible approach to education delivery

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

About Us

Our well-equipped Operating Suite comprises eight operating rooms plus two Cath Labs and a state of the art Hybrid Theatre along with a 14 bed recovery room. Surgical specialties include cardiac surgery, thoracic, spinal, general surgery, paediatrics, gynaecology, obstetrics, orthopaedics, urology, plastics, ENT, vascular and dental. Services are supported by an 11 bed Intensive Care Unit.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

How to apply

All applications must be lodged online.

Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

For enquiries, please contact Akshika Sharma – Nurse Unit Manager via email at SharmaAkshika@ramsayhealth.com.au

Closing date: 19 March 2025