Clinical Support Nurse - Renal / Dialysis

Eastern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance with flexible hours

Wellbeing support and employee health

Job summary

Eastern Health seeks an experienced Clinical Support Nurse - Renal/Dialysis to lead clinical change and development while educating learners and staff across the EHRS network, including satellite dialysis units and Box Hill Hospital.

The role emphasizes mentorship, lifelong learning, and high-quality patient care within a collaborative team, with regular opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Current NMBA registration with AHPRA and active nursing practice.
• Postgraduate qualification in renal/dialysis nursing.
• Minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience at a senior level (CNS or above).
• Experience mentoring and supervising learners and novice clinicians.
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Commitment to high-quality care with experience leading or supporting practice change or continuous improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a diverse team.
• Excellent communication, organisational, critical thinking and prioritisation skills.
• Proficient computer literacy and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership relating to clinical change and development within EH Integrated Renal Service.
• Educate and support learners and staff across dialysis units and inpatient renal ward.
• Foster a collaborative, compassionate team focused on patient outcomes and learner experiences.

Skills

NMBA registration

Postgraduate renal/dialysis

Mentoring learners

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

IT literacy

Autonomy

Education

Postgraduate qualification in renal/dialysis nursing

Tools

IT tools

Job description

Clinical Support Nurse - Renal / Dialysis

• Permanent Part-Time | 0.8EFT | 64 hours per fortnight | Classification RN28
• Work across multiple sites within the Eastern Health Integrated Renal Service
• Elevate your career in clinical education | Mentorship and ongoing education provided

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 is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our dynamic team in the role of Clinical Support Nurse - Renal/Dialysis. This role is pivotal in providing leadership relating to clinical change and development, as well as the education and support of learners and staff across the Eastern Health Integrated Renal Service (EHRS), which includes our satellite dialysis units (Maroondah, Box Hill, Peter James Centre, Angliss) and inpatient renal ward at Box Hill Hospital.

We foster a collaborative and compassionate team and strive to achieve great patient outcomes and learner experiences. If your focus is on excellence in clinical care and lifelong learning, 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

• Current condition-free Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registration with AHPRA
• Relevant postgraduate qualification(s) in renal/dialysis nursing
• A minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience, with recent experience at a senior level (CNS or above)
• Experience and expertise in mentoring and supervising learners and novice clinicians
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• A strong commitment to high-quality care with experience leading or supporting practice change or continuous improvement processes
• Demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication, organisational, critical thinking and prioritisation skills
• Proficient computer literacy and IT skills

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.

Interested in joining us?

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date. Please note, we do not accept recruitment agency applications.

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 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 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: Lacey Strachan - Associate Director, Learning & Teaching

Contact Number: (03) 9895 4***

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

Job Posting End Date: Sunday 29 November 2026

Our Values in Action

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