Employment Type - Temporary Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 47.5
Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)
Req Id - 8160
Clinical Support Nurse, Perioperative Anaesthetics/PACU
* Provide hands‐on support to new and junior perioperative staff through coaching and mentoring at the point of care, ensuring safe, high‐quality patient outcomes
* Work collaboratively with Clinical Nurse Educators and Clinical Support roles as part of the Centre for Education and Training team
* Enjoy an excellent work–life balance in a stunning region, just minutes from the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road
* Benefit from 5 weeks annual leave (pro‐ratio) and attractive salary packaging options
* Fantastic temporary part‐time opportunity (47.5 hours per fortnight) available until 31 December 2026
About The Centre For Education And Training
The Centre for Education and Training leads an integrated approach to clinical education and training, helping Barwon Health to achieve its education goals by delivering, supporting and promoting coordinated, quality education and training across health care roles in Barwon Health and the Barwon South Western region. We comprise an inter‐professional team of clinical educators and support staff across allied health, nursing, midwifery, and medical disciplines, working together to develop clinicians who model excellent practice, challenge poor practice, and inspire others.
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 and enrolled nurses 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, NUM/MUM and the Education and Training Leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
* Facilitate clinical skill development and confidence in nurses/midwives through education, mentoring, and support at the point of care
* Plan, deliver, and evaluate education programs and professional development activities in collaboration with the Education & Training team and clinical leaders
* Promote and ensure compliance with patient safety, quality standards, and evidence‐based practice, including NSQHS requirements
* Maintain high standards of professional practice, documentation, and adherence to organisational policies, including information management and OHS
What We're Looking For
* Registered Nurse or Midwife with AHPRA and recent, demonstrated clinical experience with a high standard of clinical practice
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and lead change
* Highly developed organisational skills with proficiency in written communication and computer applications (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
* Knowledge of adult learning principles and competency‐based assessment, with adherence to EEO and OH&S policies and guidelines
Barwon Health Staff Benefits
* 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
Diversity and inclusion
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.
Additional Information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au.
All Appointments Are Subject To
* Satisfactory Police Record Check
* Immunisation Status Clearance
* Working with Children Check (if applicable)
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