Clinical Support Nurse - Emergency

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression in a values-based组织

Job summary

Eastern Health's Learning & Teaching Directorate seeks a senior Clinical Support Nurse - Emergency to lead clinical change and development, and to educate and support learners and staff in the Emergency Services. This temporary part-time position supports patient-centered care in Melbourne's east.

You will guide a collaborative team, mentor nurses, and participate in quality improvement initiatives while delivering high standards of clinical leadership and education in a values-based

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• The role provides leadership relating to clinical change and development, and the education and support of learners and staff within the Eastern Health Emergency Services.
• Mentor, coach and support nurses to ensure patient-centered care and positive learner experiences.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, education, or practice-change initiatives.
• Present in study days and workshops and contribute to recruitment and performance management if required.
• Provide constructive feedback to support professional growth and reflect on practice to enhance team effectiveness.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and psychologically safe learning culture.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical education

Mentorship

Feedback & development

Communication

Change management

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Emergency Care or Critical Care nursing

Job description

• Temporary Part Time | Parental Leave Cover | Until February 2028
• 0.63 EFT (6 x 8-hour shifts per fortnight)
• Experience career progression at a values-based organisation

Are you looking for your next career move? Are you a highly motivated individual who is passionate about clinical education, leadership and patient centered care in an emergency department setting? Do you want to inspire, mentor and empower emergency nurses and enhance the experiences of patients and learners?

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.

About the role

The Eastern Health Learning & Teaching Directorate seeks a senior nurse for the position of Clinical Support Nurse - Emergency to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in providing leadership relating to clinical change and development, as well as the education and support of learners and staff within the Eastern Health Emergency Services. We foster a collaborative and compassionate team and strive to achieve great patient outcomes and experiences. If your focus is on excellence in clinical care and customer service, and you would like to become a part of our cohesive and caring team we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll bring

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Current Nursing &Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registration (essential)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in Emergency Care or Critical Care nursing (essential)
• A minimum of three years of current acute emergency care nursing experience at a senior level (minimum CNS or above) (essential)
• Previous Clinical Support Nurse experience in emergency care (highly preferred)
• Ability to lead, influence, and support a team, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and psychologically safe learning culture
• Experience in providing constructive feedback to support professional growth, as well as the ability to receive and reflect on feedback to enhance personal practice and team effectiveness
• Capacity to lead and support change, including participation in quality improvement, education, or practice-change initiatives
• Ability to actively participate in education initiatives including presenting in study days, workshops and lead recruitment and performance management (if required)
• Proven experience in mentoring, teaching, and supporting novice clinicians
• Ability to work autonomously, with advanced skills in critical thinking, problem solving, organisation, and prioritisation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven clinical and professional leadership abilities

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including: Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways. Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options. Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources. Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

Our commitments

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

Contact Person: Casey Sabine

Contact Number: 03 9895 3***

Contact Email: ***************@easternhealth.org.au

Contact the person listed in the advertisement above for any queries related to the role or for any adjustments you may require during the recruitment process.

You must be eligible to work in Australia.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

Our Values in Action

Respect for all | Safe and welcoming | Partnering in care | Innovate, learn and lead