A fantastic permanent opportunity exists for a Perioperative Educator to oversee the clinical education and competency programs within the Perioperative Services Unit at a private hospital on the Mornington Peninsula. It is a permanent part-time position - 40 hrs per fortnight.
**ROLE DETAILS**
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 Novices, Transition to Specialty Practice Nurses, and Graduate Nurses;
- Collaborating and reporting on KPI education targets with the Perioperative Management team.
**REQUIREMENTS**
- Current registration with AHPRA;
- At least 4 years of 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.
**BENEFITS**
The hospital offers amazing employee benefits including:
- Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs;
- Free access to LinkedIn Learning, and education scholarships;
- Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you'll pay less for hospital coverage and receive higher extra limits for things like General and Major Dental;
- 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;
- Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing, and more.
**ABOUT THE FACILITY**
The hospital, located on the Mornington Peninsula, is a comprehensive 344-bed acute emergency, surgical, medical, cardiac, and obstetric facility. The hospital currently accommodates a 14-bay emergency department, 226 medical and surgical, 36 cardiac, 11 ICU, 7 Neonatal, 14 Obstetric, and 30 Oncology beds, including 15-day infusion chairs.
**APPLICATION PROCESS