Clinical Support Nurse

 Clinical Support Nurse

• 3 Days per week until 22nd December 2024
• Maroondah Hospital
• $102,278.80 P.A. (paid pro rata)

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Join the Maroondah Hospital Practice Capability Team as a Clinical Support Nurse to support Eastern Health staff and learners, including Refresher Nurses to deliver the best health care experiences and outcomes to our community. 

The CSN will actively provide coaching and support, demonstrate superior clinical skills, and contribute to a culture of learning and improving every day.  The CSN will be capable of providing support across different acute wards, and will be deployed to implement Just in Time Teaching strategies to address areas of clinical risk and support organisational change.   

 About you  

• Current Nursing registration with AHPRA 
• Experience in acute adult nursing with demonstrated ability to work with a diverse and complex professional workforce.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, utilising well developed critical analysis skills to achieve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Computer literacy and embracing of health technologies and informatics. 
• At least 3 years’ clinical experience. 
• Previous experience as a preceptor or mentor (desirable).

 Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**