Clinical Nurse (Education) - PACU

Job Description:

About the Position:

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Clinical Nurse (Education) with a passion for clinical teaching and facilitation. Our ideal candidate will have experience in Education and Perioperative Services specifically in PACU (recovery) to join our Education Team at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside. This is a permanent, part-time role of 36 hours (0.47 FTE) per fortnight.

Reporting to the Education Manager, the Clinical Nurse (Education) is a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, responsible for promoting clinical excellence and staff development. This role supports the department’s vision of delivering evidence-based care through continuous learning and professional growth by addressing both organisational and learners' needs.

You will be responsible for all aspects of clinical education and training within PACU, and work in close collaboration with other education team members across Perioperative and Procedural Services, embedded in an environment where a highly skilled multidisciplinary team provides day to day support. Your responsibilities will further include providing excellent person-centred development of staff, assessment of clinical skills, assisting with clinical education events and support of other education activities within the hospital in close collaboration with other members of the clinical education team.

About our hospital:

At St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside, we have over 1,000 dedicated and skilled staff who treat nearly 35,000 people a year, delivering safe and high-quality care to all our patients. Our hospital has 227 beds, 9 operating theatres, 2 cardiac catheter laboratories, a 17-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Day Oncology Unit, Breast Health Centre, Endoscopy Unit, Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit and a 24-hour, private emergency centre provided by Brisbane Northside Emergency.

Things that work for you:

• Retail and Travel Discounts; Blue light card a discounted service for frontline workers (available for over 350 brands inc. Big W, The Good Guys, Samsung), JB Hi-Fi corporate benefits, airport lounge membership discounts

• Financial Wellbeing: Salary packaging options up to $15,990, novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum, competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime

• Health and Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families, fitness passport, free uniforms & annual flu vaccination, ability to purchase annual leave, discounted hospital admissions at any St Vincent’s Private Hospital, discounted private health insurance through Bupa or Medibank

• Join Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services Things that work for us:

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in PACU
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a clinically based education role (desirable)
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (current, and /or working towards)
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical specialty (desirable)
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical teaching, and/or education in a healthcare setting, or equivalent (desirable)
• Current Advanced Life Support Certification

Mission and Values:

As both a provider of care and as an employer, St Vincent’s aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people, always. St Vincent’s is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work.

Part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit Mission and Values - Reconciliation

REMUNERATION:

The position of Clinical Nurse (Education) in addition to our competitive salary packaging options, is a Classification/Grade with a base remuneration of $58.97 - $63.18 + superannuation based on experience level and relevant qualifications, exclusive of shift penalties or allowances.

APPLY NOW! Respectfully no agencies please. Closing date for applicants: Monday 23rd November 2026

Please provide the following information to assess your suitability to the role:

• A Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages addressing your ability to meet the requirements of the role as per the position description.

• Your CV or resume.

For any questions, please contact Joanne Simes, Acting Education Manager for a confidential discussion on mobile 0436 651 415, or via email to joanne.simes@svha.org.au or shimbie.lewis@svha.org.au

For a copy of the Position Description please email: talentnational@svha.org.au

Pre-Employment Checks:

Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks which may include a Working with Children check (i.e. a Blue Card). For further information about St Vincent’s commitment to Child Safety, visit St Vincent's Code of Conduct

St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence may be required for proof of immunity.

Closing Date:

22 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct