- Exciting opportunity to be a part of providing education, training and mentorship to Perioperartive Scrub Scout team members
- Do you have strong leadership, communication and teaching skills?
- Be part of a team fostering a positive learning culture
- Permanent full time opportunity
- Classification Range: *Registered Nurse Grade 4 (RN35)
On 1 January 2026 five health services (Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service) will come together to create Bayside Health. A newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians.
The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health.
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Educator – Perioperative is an integral member of the education and clinical leadership teams. The educator demonstrates flexibility in supporting all levels of staff across the organisation; with particular focus on education to mitigate risk, advancing clinical practice and developing staff along the novice to expert continuum. The educator works competently within their scope of practice delivering and facilitating education in compliance with evidence-based practice as well as organisation policy and guidelines.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Current Nursing Registration with AHPRA
• Current and extensive experience working within a perioperative and theatre setting
• Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Post Graduate in Perioperative Nursing
• Post Graduate studies in leadership, education or research
What Next
Apply now! Applications close 5 November 2025
For further information please contact Steph Riley SRiley@phcn.vic.gov.au or Gemma Hennessey Ghennessey@phcn.vic.gov.au If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the Nursing Recruitment Team on nursingrecruitment@phcn.vic.gov.au
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular for (Nurses and Midwives Victoria Public Health Sector 2024-2028) for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
