Educator – Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital in Nowra

Be part of something new - help shape, educate and empower our Sterilisation Services team as we establish a high-performing department in our new acute services building.

As the Sterilisation Services Educator, you will have the opportunity to shape staff capability through engaging education, in-house training and ongoing professional development, while developing and maintaining training resources and records. Working closely with the Sterilisation Services Manager, you will assess and respond to staff education needs, support competency and compliance with departmental procedures, statutory requirements and relevant standards, and help create a culture of learning, consistency and excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity to help build a skilled, confident and competent team as we establish our new department and prepare for the future of perioperative services.

Shoalhaven Memorial Hospital is the main referral hospital for the Shoalhaven region, providing emergency care, medical, surgical, mental health and orthopaedic services. The hospital is currently undergoing a significant $440M redevelopment that will redefine how healthcare is delivered within the Region. Once complete in 2026, the new seven-storey Acute Services Building and refurbishments on the current hospital site will bring a focus on career development, allowing you to grow your career, acquire new skills and advance professionally as the hospital continues to develop.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia's most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away - and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

Benefits of working with ISLHD include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Key responsibilities:

• Shape and establish a new Sterilisation Services Department.
• Be part of the transition to a new acute services building.
• Develop and deliver meaningful staff education and training.
• Build staff confidence, competence and capability.
• Develop innovative training resources and competency programs.
• Work collaboratively with the Sterilisation Services Manager and perioperative teams.
• Support a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy variety, autonomy and professional development opportunities.
• Make a lasting contribution to the future of Sterilisation Services.

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role. Cert IV in Training and Assessment or enrolled with academic transcript evidence of course progression. Current experience in all areas of the Sterilisation Services Department in an acute hospital setting, including Loan and Endoscope reprocessing.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.