Clinical Practice Improvement Specialist - Paediatrics
- Location: Sunshine/Joan Kirner Women's & Children's, with scope across paediatric services
- Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part Time
- Salary: Registered Nurse Grade 4A Year 1 (YW17)
About the role:
An exciting fixed-term opportunity has arisen for an experienced paediatric nurse to join our team as a Clinical Practice Improvement Specialist (CPIS) – Paediatrics to cover maternity leave.
The CPIS plays a vital role in leading, coordinating and evaluating clinical improvement strategies across paediatric services – including inpatient, emergency, and ambulatory care. The role bridges the gap between policy and practice, embedding evidence-based care, and supporting service innovation that enhances patient safety and family-centred care.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and implement clinical practice improvements, guidelines, and service development initiatives.
- Support the Women’s & Children’s Leadership Team in delivering safe, effective and patient-centred care.
- Provide leadership in risk management, quality improvement and reporting.
- Facilitate education, mentoring and support for clinical teams.
- Drive innovation to improve outcomes for infants, children, adolescents and their families.
About you:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Postgraduate qualifications in paediatrics and relevant clinical experience.
- A proven record of leading clinical improvement initiatives.
- Strong communication, consultation and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.
Why join us?
Compensation and benefits
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning and development opportunities
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.
Community impact and inclusion
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisational culture and environment
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready to make an impact?
Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
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Closing date: 11:59pm on 31 December 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kate Ambry via Kate.Ambry@wh.org.au.
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.