• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• An education role providing hands on teaching, supervision, mentoring and supporting nurses in roles across the perioperative roles

About the role

Based at Calvary Central Districts Hospital, this position is a Clinical Education role based in the Perioperative Department.

It is offered as a 0.8 FTE Level 3 RN Permanent position.

The Clinical Educator Periop is responsible for educating the Periop team to deliver safe, effective and appropriate patient care in a patient-focused environment.

In collaboration with the Learning and Development Advisor, L & D Site Lead, and the Perioperative Leadership team, the Clinical Educator Periop leads and supports the periop teams in actively providing necessary learning opportunities for staff in using a variety of teaching strategies. This role will also support the Learning and Development team in the development and delivery of mandatory training, and orientation as well as developing and advancing the skills of experienced teams.

Your main duties will include:
• Planning and implementation of education programs to develop staff and build workforce capacity
• Mandatory training and competency assessments for core skills in keeping with Calvary and NSQHS standards
• Supporting, mentoring and training New Graduates, RNs undertaking their post graduate studies and new staff to the perioperative department

About you
• AHPRA Registered Nurse or Midwife
• Minimum 3 years postgraduate clinical experience in a Perioperative space, scrub scout experience is preferred.
• Post Graduate Qualification in Perioperative Nursing
• Evidence of leadership skills, with a positive “Can Do” attitude
• Ability to deliver creative, innovative & flexible education within a dynamic and changing environment
• Demonstrated high levels of communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A desire to join a team committed to the care of others in a mission based organisation
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or university education qualification or working towards
• ARC ALS Instructor is preferred

For further information please contact
Sarah English, Acting Director of Clinical Services on Sarah.English@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:
• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:
• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella