Clinical Support Nurse
- Location: Footscray
- Employment Type: Fixed Term, Part-Time
- Salary: RN28
About the role:
The Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) will work collaboratively with the Education and Learning team to provide clinical support, supervision, mentorship, and education to nursing staff across Western Health. This role is integral in fostering a culture of lifelong learning and clinical excellence, particularly for graduate nurses and undergraduate students in acute settings. The CSN will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of Best Care by guiding and developing the clinical capabilities of nursing staff while supporting the safe transition of novice nurses into professional practice.
As a member of the Education team, the CSN will maintain a strong and visible presence in the clinical environment, working closely with Nurse Unit Managers and other educators to promote evidence-based care and staff development.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide mentorship and clinical support to nurses, particularly graduate and undergraduate nurses.
- Facilitate clinical learning through direct instruction, feedback, and supervision in real-time settings.
- Monitor performance and support the development of staff through coaching and reflective practice.
- Collaborate with the broader education team to support study days, clinical assessments, and program delivery.
- Promote and role model evidence-based practice and adherence to Western Health policies and procedures.
- Assist with identifying and managing underperformance concerns in collaboration with educators and NUMs.
- Contribute to continuous quality improvement, research projects, and safety initiatives across clinical areas.
About you:
You are a compassionate and knowledgeable Registered Nurse who is passionate about supporting the professional growth of others. You thrive in a dynamic team environment and bring a positive, proactive approach to clinical support and staff development. You understand the challenges new nurses face and are driven to help them succeed.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience in an acute clinical setting.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and support clinical staff, particularly graduates and students.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience as a clinical preceptor or in delivering bedside support.
- Proficiency in using and troubleshooting clinical ICT systems.
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?
If you’re passionate about clinical education, mentoring, and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.
Closing date: 11:59pm on 6 July 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Marion Subah (Education Coordinator - Footscray & Williamstown) via Marion.Subah@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.