Clinical Support Nurse (Aged Care)

Western District Health Service; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 66,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Generous Leave Entitlements

Supportive education and leadership

Opportunity to influence future aged‑c

Meaningful work in rural health

Job summary

Western District Health Service is seeking a Clinical Support Nurse (Aged Care) to join the Education Centre on a 12-month fixed-term basis at Hamilton, VIC. This role focuses on supporting Graduate Registered Nurses and Graduate Enrolled Nurses as they transition into professional practice within aged care services.

You will provide coaching, mentorship and clinical support to help build confidence, competence and capability, while contributing to education programs and continuous quality

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated clinical nursing experience in aged care.
• Ability to coach and mentor nursing staff.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.
• Willingness to obtain NDIS Worker Screening and WWC checks.
• Rights to work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, guidance and mentoring to Graduate RNs and Graduate ENs in aged care settings.
• Assist planning, delivery and evaluation of education programs for clinical competence.
• Support development of clinical assessment, decision-making and bedside teaching.
• Help graduates achieve required competencies and evidence-based practice standards.
• Collaborate with Nurse Unit Managers and Educators to foster a positive learning culture.
• Contribute to quality improvement activities across aged care services.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) endorsement

Clinical mentoring

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Lifelong learning

Team collaboration

Leadership support

Aged Care experience

Driver's licence

Job description

Western District Health Service – Hamilton VIC

• Fixed Term Part Time | 28 hours per week | 12 Month Contract
• Hamilton, Victoria
• Clinical Support Nurse (RN28)
• $58.34 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Benefits
• Join a values-driven organisation supporting the future of aged care nursing

Support, inspire and develop the next generation of aged care nurses

Western District Health Service is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Support Nurse (Aged Care) to join our Education Centre on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

This rewarding role focuses on supporting Graduate Registered Nurses and Graduate Enrolled Nurses as they transition into professional practice within aged care services. Working alongside graduates in the clinical environment, you will provide coaching, mentorship and clinical support to help build confidence, competence and capability.

If you are passionate about education, enjoy developing others and want to make a lasting impact on the future aged care workforce, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

Clinical Support & Mentoring

Provide direct support, guidance and mentoring to Graduate Registered Nurses and Graduate Enrolled Nurses within residential aged care environments.

Education & Workforce Development

Assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of education programs that support clinical competence and professional development.

Clinical Coaching

Support the development of clinical assessment, decision-making and critical thinking skills through bedside teaching and real-time clinical support.

Competency Development

Assist graduates and nursing staff to achieve and maintain required competencies and evidence-based practice standards.

Work collaboratively with Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Educators, Graduate Coordinators and aged care teams to support a positive learning culture.

Quality Improvement

Contribute to education initiatives, practice development and continuous quality improvement activities across aged care services.

What You Bring

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated contemporary clinical nursing experience and expertise in an Aged Care setting
• Demonstrated ability to support, coach and mentor nursing staff
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed clinical assessment and decision-making abilities
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and services
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant specialty area (desirable) or working towards completion
• Current Driver's Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (willingness to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Make a Lasting Difference

This role offers a unique opportunity to directly influence the development of future aged care nurses while contributing to excellence in resident-centred care across the organisation.

Discover Life in Hamilton

Hamilton offers an outstanding regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools, modern facilities and easy access to the Grampians National Park and Victoria's stunning southwest coastline.

To learn more about WDHS, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/about-us/

To explore the region, visit: https://wdhs.net/v2/home/careers/community-information/

What We Offer

• Fixed-term part-time employment (28 hours per week for 12 months)
• Salary packaging benefits
• Generous Leave Entitlements
• Supportive education and leadership team
• Opportunity to influence the future nursing workforce
• Meaningful work within a respected rural health service

Applications close: 9th of November 2026

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Capability team on *************@wdhs.net.

Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain all relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.