Clinical Support Nurse - Fixed Term

Mildura Base Public Hospital; Mildura; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 107,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

On-site cafe

Staff wellbeing programs

Salary packaging

Diversity networks

RespectX accreditation

Job summary

Mildura Base Public Hospital in Mildura, VIC is seeking a part-time Clinical Support Nurse (0.6 FTE) to join the Clinical Learning and Development team. The role focuses on educating and mentoring undergraduate students and new staff, with responsibilities spanning orientation, clinical support, and educator coaching.

The successful candidate will have AHPRA registration, a postgraduate specialty qualification, and at least five years of relevant experience, with weekend roster availability and

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration in the relevant specialty.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or willingness to complete within 12 months.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the relevant specialty; advanced clinical knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical support models.
• Available to work rostered shifts including weekends; possible night duty.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with orientation of undergraduate, graduate and newly appointed nurses.
• Deliver targeted clinical support and education to students and staff; assess development needs.
• Conduct assessments of undergraduate students as required.
• Monitor Educators' performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Provide support in clinical areas during escalation as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self confidence

Education

Post-graduate qualification in relevant specialty

Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment

Job description

Employment Status: Part Time 0.6 FTE - Fixed Term, Jan 2028

Hours: 64 Hours (per f/n)

Remuneration: $97,085.5808 p/a

Classification: RN28

The Team

The Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) works as a part of the Clinical Learning and Development team, with designated areas across the clinical services, and supporting other CSN’s as required.

The Role:

The role of Clinical Support Nurse provides support to Nurses who are supervising undergraduate students, those less experienced and newly appointed staff.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting with the orientation of undergraduate, graduate and newly appointed nurses.
• Deliver targeted clinical support and education to undergraduate, graduate, newly appointed and less experienced nurses, assessing development needs and prioritising resources to support workforce capability and safe, high-quality patient care
• Conduct assessments of undergraduate students as required
• Monitoring the performance of the Educators in their support of new staff and provides coaching and constructive feedback
• Providing support in clinical areas as directed during times of escalation

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Hold current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with a post graduate qualification in your relevant specialty.
• Completion of Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (or willingness to complete within 12 months) required
• Have demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and/or minimum of 5 years’ experience in the relevant area of specialty
• Extensive knowledge of clinical support models
• High level of self confidence
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Be available to work rostered shifts including weekends with possibility of night duty dependent on department needs
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

About MBPH

At MBPH, we're driven by a genuine focus on patient-centred care. Our workforce of over 1,200 employees is committed to delivering care to our community 24/7, guided by our H.E.A.R.T. values.

Our people, Our H.E.A.R.T.

Our H.E.A.R.T. values (Happy Empathetic Accountable Respectful Team Based) are so much more than words; they are the driving force behind what we do every day. These values are lived throughout the organisation across each department, role and location.

What MBPH has to offer you

• An environment where external professional development is supported and encouraged
• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing Options - Pay less tax
• Free parking on-site
• On-site Cafe
• Staff Well Being, Employee Assistance and Intervention Programs - Free Remedial Therapy and Physiotherapy
• At MBPH, we continue to strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion practices. This is supported through our internal network if LGBTQIA+ Allies and organisational membership with ACON Pride in Diversity.
• Act with RespectX | We are proud to be a RespectX Accredited Employer. We have zero tolerance for sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in our organisation. Learn more: www.respectx.com.au

A valid Working with Children Check and a National Police Check (undertaken in the last three months), and mandatory role specific immunisations are required

For further enquiries please contact our Workforce and Resourcing team. *********@mbph.org.au