A Private Hospital, Newcastle's largest and most comprehensive private surgical facility, is seeking an experienced Post Anaesthetic Care Unit professional to step into the role of Clinical Nurse Educator. Situated within an elite health precinct that spans two sites, the practice environment features fourteen modern theatres, a cardiac catheterization lab, and a dedicated intensive care unit. The educator will operate within a sophisticated infrastructure supported by onsite radiology and pathology services, providing the ideal backdrop for driving clinical excellence and innovation. The team composition is highly collaborative, bringing together the region's leading medical specialists and a dedicated nursing leadership team committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning. The Clinical Nurse Educator serves as a pivotal leader, enjoying significant clinical autonomy while designing and implementing professional development programs. This role is backed by robust administrative and nursing support, ensuring the educator can focus on conducting training needs analyses, completing clinical competency assessments, and facilitating Chronic Disease Management (CDM) education. With a mandate to mentor students, graduates, and new staff, the position offers vast supervisor opportunities and the chance to specialize in adult learning principles. The facility actively encourages the pursuit of special interest opportunities within perioperative nursing, ensuring that its educators remain leaders in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape. Recognizing that excellence is fueled by a supported workforce, the hospital provides extensive Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support, including pathways for supported postgraduate education. The position is offered as a permanent part-time 0.6 FTE role, emphasizing the hospital's commitment to flexible working arrangements and a sustainable work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary package, staff benefit from a comprehensive wellbeing program that includes discounted private health insurance, paid parental leave, and structured career progression pathways. The lifestyle benefits of the location are truly second-to-none. Centrally located between the vibrant boutiques and cafes of The Junction and the world-renowned surf of Merewether Beach, the facility allows for a seamless blend of professional ambition and coastal relaxation. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated clinician with at least five years of experience to join a team that values every individual and uses innovation to drive best practices. The successful candidate will find themselves in a community-focused environment where growth is the standard and extraordinary care is the daily mission.
