Clinical Support Nurse

An exciting opportunity exists within the Centre for Education at Western Health (Sunshine Hospital) for a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to permanently join the Clinical Education team part-time, 64 hours/fortnight, Monday – Friday, in the Clinical Support Nurse role. This role will work collaboratively with an aligned Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) to provide excellent bedside support to our nurses, with particular focus on program participants, for example graduate nurses. You will need to have high level clinical skills and knowledge, be friendly, approachable and work collaboratively with the CNE to maintain and constantly improve the positive clinical learning environment.

To be Successful in this Role you

• Have a passion for supporting our novice nurses in developing their skills and experience
• At least 3 years clinical experience in acute nursing
• Be approachable and knowledgeable
• Have experience as a preceptor or as a clinical leader
• Be willing to work towards / be working towards a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

If this sounds like you apply today for this fantastic opportunity.

For more information please refer to the Position Description or contact the below

Contact Person: Franciska Van Der Merwe

Title: Education Coordinator

Phone:0481204141

Email: Franciska.vanderMerwe@wh.org.au

Application close at 11.59pm on 13 October 2024

About Us 

Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. 

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics. 

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as: 

• Professional development support 

• Career advancement opportunities 

• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing 

• Work-life balance 

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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check. 

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies. 

 
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