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Clinical Nurse Support
Quality Risk and Education - Education Support
- Contract 12 months
- Part time - fixed term 0.6FTE (3 days per week until November 2025).
- Flexible working arrangements available
- Rochester & Kyabram Location
Overview
Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.
KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.
About the Role
The role of the Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) is intended to provide direct clinical support, instruction and supervision for all Nursing students on placement, support the transition of new graduates and staff – including work experience - to the clinical environment, and support clinical learning in a practical and applied way. This may include the development of innovative practices to improve the quality of health care delivery, assisting colleagues with the planning, implementing and evaluating care and practices as required, and the development and delivery of competency based education programs.
About You
- Demonstrated advanced clinical nursing skills and knowledge in acute and aged care context, with a commitment to the principles of quality management and evidence based practice in nursing
- Demonstrated knowledge of the processes, methodologies used, and the challenges faced in undertaking education within a health care setting
- Possess highly developed interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills, including conflict resolution strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to manage complex processes and multiple projects, demonstrating advanced work organisation and co-ordination
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
- Current practice in a clinical setting providing direct patient care.
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 3 years’ post-graduate nursing experience
What KDHS Can Offer You
KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:
- A dynamic workplace
- Free onsite car parking
- Professional Development opportunities
- Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Immediate Start option
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave
Further Information
Download a copy of the position description and contact Rachel Drysdale, Education Coordinator *********@kyhealth.org.au
Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.
All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.
Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.
