Clinical Support Nurse: Perioperative Mentor & Educator

Western Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Health in Melbourne is seeking a Clinical Support Nurse to mentor nursing staff and support early-career nurses and post-graduate learners. You will provide expert clinical guidance, foster a positive learning environment, and promote best practice care within the Department of Education and Learning.

The role emphasizes lifelong learning, professional development, and collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years’ experience and minimum 2 years’ perioperative experience.
• Strong nursing knowledge and ability to role model best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical support and mentorship to nursing staff.
• Foster a positive and safe learning environment that promotes skill development and best practice care.
• Role model evidence-based practice and support continuous improvement in clinical care.
• Contribute to staff performance development through coaching, supervision, and feedback.
• Participate in quality improvement and research initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Perioperative experience

Mentoring

Clinical guidance

Education

AHPRA registration as RN

Job description

Western Health in Melbourne is seeking a Clinical Support Nurse to mentor nursing staff and support early-career nurses and post-graduate learners. You will provide expert clinical guidance, foster a positive learning environment, and promote best practice care within the Department of Education and Learning.

The role emphasizes lifelong learning, professional development, and collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.