Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 8183
* Grow your career with Victoria's largest regional healthcare provider in a role that maximises your potential and ambitions
* Work in our Special Care Nursery supporting clinicians at point of care
* Support the development of junior and experienced staff through instructional education, bedside coaching and mentoring best practice
* Excellent temporary part-time position available - 48 hours per fortnight (Parental leave cover)
About the role
The Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) will support clinical learning in nursing units 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
* Facilitate development of Registered and Enrolled Nurses by supporting clinical skills, confidence, and decision-making at the point of care.
* Plan, deliver, and evaluate education activities, in-services, and professional development opportunities in collaboration with the education team.
* Promote and uphold safe, evidence-based practice in line with organisational policies, clinical guidelines, and National Safety and Quality Standards.
* Act as a role model, support clinical assessments, maintain professional standards, and contribute to continuous professional development of staff.
What we’re looking for
* Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and recent, demonstrated clinical experience with strong clinical competence.
* Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to engage effectively with patients, staff, and stakeholders.
* Knowledge of adult learning principles, competency-based assessment, and the ability to support learning in a clinical environment.
* Strong organisational and computer skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while adhering to EEO, OH&S, and organisational policies.
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: Lucy RangeEmail: **********@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: 15 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.