Clinical Coach - Orthopaedics

Job Description:

Ready to Make a Real Impact? Join Our Supportive Education Team in a Clinical Coach role!  

Are you passionate about elevating clinical practice? Do you thrive on mentoring the next generation of nurses? 

We are seeking a Registered Nurse Clinical Coach - Orthopaedics, based at our Fitzroy campus.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

This is a fixed term role until October 2027 on a part-time basis (0.2 FTE) at our Fitzroy location. This is your chance to join our education team and continue driving education and training innovation across orthopaedics nursing.

What you’ll be doing

• Support our staff and diverse learners - from postgraduate students to enrolled and registered nurse graduates
• Deliver specialised clinical education that transforms practice
• Champion professionalism and foster collaborative teamwork 
• Lead mandatory competency assessments 
• Identify learning gaps and create innovative solutions
• Design and facilitate targeted in-service education sessions

 

What we’re looking for in you

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse 
• Proven experience supporting diverse nursing learners (enrolled & registered) 
• Minimum 3 years specialised experience in orthopaedics nursing
• Passion for education and mentoring excellence
• Innovation mindset and collaborative spirit 
• Desirable - Post-graduate qualification in orthopaedics nursing and/or Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or actively pursuing)
• Ability to work flexibly

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

 

Are you ready to transform clinical education?  

This role offers the unique opportunity to shape clinical excellence while working with passionate professionals who share your commitment to outstanding patient care. 

APPLY NOW! 

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Donna Kelly (Director of Patient Experience & Clinical Support)  Donna.KELLY@svha.org.au

Your application must contain

• a cover letter and
• a 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). 

Closing Date:

27 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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