Clinical Support Nurse

Work Initiatives; Greater Dandenong; In loco; AUD 70.000 - 95.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Monash Health is seeking a Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) to join the nursing education team in the Acute Assessment Unit at Dandenong Hospital. The role is fixed-term 0.73 EFT for parental leave until June 2027, combining clinical support with bedside teaching and staff development.

The CSN will promote excellence in clinical practice, support workforce development, and contribute to a positive learning environment across the team, while working a rotating schedule primarily Monday–Friday

Competenze

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
• AHPRA registration is required.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Medical/Surgical Nursing are desirable.
• Outstanding communication and time management skills with evidence-based holistic patient-centred care.

Mansioni

• Promote professional and evidence-based nursing practices across settings.
• Facilitate development of clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional capability among nursing staff.
• Deliver bedside teaching, clinical coaching, simulation, micro-learning sessions, and other educational activities.
• Support workforce redesign and educational reporting to monitor KPIs.

Conoscenze

Education/Training

Clinical nursing

Communication

Time management

Postgraduate studies

Formazione

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)

Descrizione del lavoro

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.

We provide safe andequitablecare, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leadingexpertiseand over 175 years of experience.

As a leading academic health service,we'recommitted to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research,teachingand training into everyday practice.

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.

Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) to join the nursing education team within the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), North 1 and North 3 wards at Dandenong Hospital.

Position is for a fixed term, parental leave cover at 0.73 EFT until June 2027

This role of the Clinical Support Nurse is to build the clinical capability, critical thinking, and professional growth across the nursing workforce. We support nurses at all stages of their career, from novice to expert, ensuring they have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver safe, evidence-based, person-centred care.

This position is both supernumerary and clinical in its activity, and involves the provision of clinical training and assessment at the bedside while supporting clinical care by supporting rostering vacancies to meet the Safe Patient Care Act (SPCA). The role is based on a rotating roster, but primarily works Monday to Friday morning shifts unless clinically indicated.

The Clinical Support Nurse plays a key role in promoting excellence in clinical practice, patient care, workforce development, and professional learning. The position provides high-level clinical support, facilitates learning opportunities for staff at all levels, and contributes to a positive, safe, and progressive clinical environment.

Working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Support Nurse supports the delivery of best-practice, evidence-based care while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Support Nurse, you will:

• Promoting professional and advocating for evidence-based nursing practices across various settings.
• Facilitate the development of clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional capability among nursing staff.
• Act as a clinical resource and role model, demonstrating excellence in nursing practice.
• Support the management of complex clinical situations and promote safe, high-quality patient care.
• Promote adherence to clinical standards, policies, procedures, and evidence-based practice.
• Deliver bedside teaching, clinical coaching, simulation, micro-learning sessions, and other educational activities.
• Assist in identifying learning needs and contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.
• Provide clinical supervision and support staff transitioning into new roles or practice areas.
• Support informal and formal educational initiatives, orientation programs, competency assessment, and ongoing learning activities.
• Encourage engagement in nursing research, quality improvement, and innovation.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal care outcomes.
• Practice autonomously while maintaining accountability and professional responsibility.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives that enhance patient and workforce outcomes.
• Support workforce and service redesign initiatives through targeted education and capability development.
• Maintain and contribute to educational reporting requirements, including monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support the unit in maintaining care delivery in accordance with relevant workforce and patient care requirements.

About You

Aside from a passion and commitment to holistic care provision, to ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Relevant experience demonstrating appropriate competencies and skills in a relevant setting.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
• Outstanding communication and time management skills coupled with delivering evidence based holistic patient centred care
• AHPRA registration.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or working towards postgraduate studies in Medical/Surgical Nursing (desirable).

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out toNiki Spry, Nurse Manager on 03 95541***

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive,supportiveand future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Ourteamsplay a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity,transparencyand excellence.

You’llbe encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We areFullHearted, OpenMindedandAllIn,enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity.

We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.