Clinical Nurse Educator - Cardiothoracic/Cardiac

This role is ideal for an experienced nurse with a passion for cardiac care and clinical education.

About the Role

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager and the Staff Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting staff development within the Cardiothoracic/Cardiac ward.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality, evidence-based education and clinical support.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating learning and development programs relevant to the department.
• Coordinating mandatory and non-mandatory training and in-service sessions.
• Contributing to the hospital’s quality improvement and safety initiatives. 

About You

You are a dynamic and motivated nursing professional with a strong clinical background in leading a team.

You are passionate about clinical education and professional development, with a commitment to supporting excellence in patient care within a multidisciplinary team environment. Your leadership, communication skills, and dedication to continuous improvement make you a valued mentor and team member.

Essential Criteria:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, including at least 4 years in a relevant specialty area.
• Cardiothoracic, Cardiac and/or Vascular experience/knowledge.
• Proven experience in clinical education or preceptorship in formal and informal settings.
• Sound knowledge of evidence-based practice in a clinical environment.
• Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Desirable:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Cardiac Nursing.
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment or Postgraduate qualification in Education (or prepared to work towards).
• Completion of a Preceptorship Program.
• ALS Assessor qualifications.

What’s in it for You: 

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including: 

• Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy 

• Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more 

• Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts 

• Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7 

• Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services. 

Why Join Ramsay: 

At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are: 

• Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff 

• A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally 

• A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.