Macquarie University Hospital | Perioperative Services
Permanent full-time position
Competitive base salaryin line with Nursing Enterprise Agreement + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging via Maxxiato maximise your take home pay (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing).
Be part of Australia’s first and only university-owned, academically integrated healthcare organisation, where clinical excellence, research, and professional development are actively encouraged and supported.
About The Opportunity
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) – Scrub/Scout to join our Perioperative Services team at Macquarie University Hospital This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic educator who is passionate about advancing nursing capability, strengthening clinical practice, and supporting staff development in a fast‑paced perioperative environment.
Working within an academically integrated health service, you will play a critical role in shaping the learning culture across our Operating Theatres. You will design, deliver, and evaluate high‑quality education programs that support Scrub/Scout nurses at all stages of their career—from novice to expert. This includes supporting core clinical skills, perioperative competencies, patient safety, and role‑specific development pathways.
This role is ideal for a Scrub/Scout nurse who thrives on mentoring others, enjoys evidence‑based teaching, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to perioperative excellence.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
Clinical Education & Capability Development
Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based education for Scrub/Scout nurses across perioperative specialties including cardiology, neurosurgery, ENT, opthamology, plastics, urology, general surgery, and robotic surgery.
Facilitate competency assessments, skills training, simulations, and departmental learning sessions.
Support the implementation of clinical guidelines, policy updates, and best‑practice standards in line with ACORN principles.
Workforce Development & Support
Coordinate and monitor learning pathways for Scrub/Scout staff, including new graduates, new starters, students, and rotating staff.
Support the NUMs and Perioperative Services leadership team with structured orientation programs and capability-based progression.
Mentor staff in clinical reasoning, communication, teamwork, and perioperative workflow.
Collaboration & Leadership
Work collaboratively with the MQ Health Academy, Perioperative CNE team, and multidisciplinary clinicians to plan, co‑design and evaluate education initiatives.
Lead and participate in quality improvement, audit-driven education, and safety initiatives.
Promote a positive learning environment that embraces innovation, reflection, cultural safety and continuous improvement.
About Us
Macquarie University Health is a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. As Australia's first and only fully integrated academic health sciences centre, we bring together Macquarie University Hospital, Clinics and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences at Macquarie University. Our model enables us to translate research into better patient outcomes, provide hands-on learning experiences for the next generation of health professionals, and deliver innovative, patient-centred care in a collegiate and supportive environment. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the strength that different perspectives bring to our organisation.
At Macquarie University Health, your professional growth is central to our mission of Heal. Learn. Discover. We offer:
A supportive, innovative educational culture strengthened by MQ Health Academy
Opportunities for career progression and professional development
Access to Macquarie University facilities, programs, and research partnerships
Salary packaging options to maximise take‑home pay
Collaborative, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture
How To Apply
To be considered, please submit:
Your CV outlining your perioperative and educational experience
A 1–2 page cover letter addressing the key criteria (above) and your interest in the role
General Enquiries:Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant,bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au
Application Close Date:Sunday, 31st May 2026, 11:59pm AEST
Why Join Us?
You'll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.
At Macquarie University Health, we know working together leads to better health outcomes. This happens when clinicians, researchers, students and staff unite to improve lives through compassionate, coordinated, effective care that is centred around the patient. We are celebrating our 15-year anniversary.
As Australia's first fully integrated academic health precinct on a university campus, we translate research into faster diagnoses, better treatments and integrated, evidence-based recovery pathways. In this environment, our students receive unique, hands-on learning experiences. That's how we Heal. Learn. Discover. ™
More information about our employee benefits can be found here
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health.
If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.
Applications Close:
31/05/2026 11:59 PM
A Place Where You Belong
At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework
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