Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 64
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 8201
o Enhance your career with the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria with a purpose
o Exciting opportunity for a nurse with recent acute medical, surgical, or inpatient rehabilitation experience to join Barwon Health's Centre for Education and Training in a Clinical Support Nurse -Inpatient Rehabilitation Centre (IRC)
o Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding alongside a highly committed team of clinicians
o Enjoy work life balance in our stunning region just minutes away from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean road
o Temporary part-time opportunity, 64hrs/fortnight (until 9/8/2026)
About the role
The Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) will support clinical learning in nursing in a practical and applied way to ensure nursing care and nursing practice are maintained at the highest level. The position is clinically based, and CSN will be included as a member of the Centre for Education and Training team and will anticipate and respond to the clinical practice needs of newly registered nurses, enrolled nurses and midwives working within the clinical area. The role also supports all clinicians working within the clinical area, including conducting competency-based skills, bedside coaching, and mentorship for safe patient outcomes. The role works in direct collaboration with the Clinical Nurse/Midwifery Educators, NUMs and the Education and Training Leadership team.
Key responsibilities
* Provide clinical education, coaching, and bedside support to nurses and midwives, building clinical competence, confidence, and evidence-based decision-making at the point of care.
* Lead and contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of education programs, including in-service training, competency assessments, and professional development activities in collaboration with the education team.
* Promote safe, high-quality patient care by ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines, NSQHS standards, Barwon Health policies, and best practice nursing and midwifery standards.
* Support professional practice and governance through role modelling, documentation standards, information management compliance, and participation in quality improvement, safety, and OHS initiatives.
What we're looking for
* Current Registered Nurse or Midwife with AHPRA registration and demonstrated recent, consolidated clinical experience in a relevant setting.
* Strong clinical credibility with experience in supporting, educating, and assessing staff, underpinned by knowledge of adult learning principles and competency-based assessment.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
* Demonstrated commitment to safe, high-quality practice, including adherence to Barwon Health policies, OHS and EEO requirements, and effective use of written and computer-based systems.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
* Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
* A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* Attractive salary packaging benefits
* Living expenses capped at $9,010
* Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards
Additional information
All appointments are subject to:
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Contact person: Sophie WilliamsEmail: ***************@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 14 May, 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.