Clinical Nurse Educator - Anaesthetics, Wollongong Hospital

Shape the future of nursing through the delivery of effective education and encourage a culture of excellence in patient care.

$109,684 - $113,243 p.a + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Permanent full-time, Mon-Fri | Wollongong Hospital, Dharawal Country | REQ562418| Applications close: 4 April 2025

Together we can do more.

As the Clinical Nurse Educator within Anaesthetics at Wollongong Hospital, you will provide direct supervision at the point of care and contribute to a culture of quality, safety and professional development for the nursing staff within our Perioperative Service. As an experienced anaesthetics nurse, you will provide education and training for new graduate and experienced nurses, as well as exposure to emergency department nurses and trainee paramedics – allowing you to continue to develop your own mentoring and education skills while working with a variety of staff.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Anaesthetics within Wollongong Hospital is a growing area, covering a wide range of specialities including vascular and nuero surgery. The service allows for many professional development opportunities to expand staff skillsets and develop your career further – something we at Wollongong Hospital are passionate about supporting.

Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

·             Monday – Friday, with some flexible working patterns/shifts (subject to eligibility)

·            Up to 6 weeks annual leave (eligible full-time employees)

·            Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

·            Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

·            Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

·            Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

·            Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

·            Career Break Scheme – further your professional or personal development and still take home a salary

·            Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

·            Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

·         Current AHPRA registration with proven extensive experience in anaesthetic nursing

·         Post Graduate qualification in anaesthetic nursing

·         Cert IV in Training & Assessment

·         Working With Children Check (WWCC)

·         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

·            Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

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·            For role-related queries or help applying, contact Natalie Vinas at natalie.vinas@health.nsw.gov.au