Clinical Coach (Peri-operative)

Shape the Future of Peri-Operative Care - We Want You on Our Team!

Do you light up when a learner has that "aha" moment? Are you the kind of nurse who sees a gap in practice and immediately thinks about how to fix it? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We have 2 permanent part-time positions available

• A permanent part-time Clinical Coach (Peri-operative — Scrub/Scout, 0.8 FTE) at Fitzroy which is available to commence mid-late May 2026.
• A permanent part-time Clinical Coach (Peri-operative — Scrub/Scout, 0.3 FTE) at Werribee which is available to commence mid-late May 2026.

What you'll be doing (the good stuff!)

• Inspire and support a diverse mix of learners, from enrolled and registered nurse graduates through to postgraduate students
• Deliver specialised clinical education that shifts practice for the better
• Lead competency assessments and keep our standards sharp
• Spot learning gaps and build creative solutions
• Design and run targeted in-service sessions to meet the needs of peri-operative nursing
• Champion a culture of professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What we're looking for

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 3 years' specialised peri-operative (scrub/scout) experience
• A track record of supporting diverse nursing learners (enrolled & registered nurses)
• A genuine love of education, mentoring, and innovation
• Flexibility to travel across sites (if needed)
• Desirable: Post-graduate qualification in Peri-operative Nursing, Education, and/or Cert IV in Training & Assessment — or working towards it

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

Sound like you? We'd love your expression of interest.

APPLY NOW!
For further information about this role please contact Ilona Ryan (Education Manager) ilona.ryan@svha.org.au

Your application must contain a cover letter and CV to be considered.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job prior to the advertised closing date.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM 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. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).