AddressWe are seeking a Clinical Support Nurse to join us in a full-time or part time capacity across our sites!
West Wimmera Health Service provides high-quality hospital care, residential aged care, disability services and community health facilities to more than 22,000 people in the West Wimmera region.
ABOUT THE ROLE
- The Clinical Support Nurse is responsible for providing direct Clinical Support and instructions to and mentoring graduates, newly appointed or less experienced team members to develop high quality clinical care skills.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
- Clinical experience at or beyond Grade 2 Year 4.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Hold a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment or working towards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of accreditation programs such as aged care, acute and community and related legislation.
- Relevant post graduate education.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Working with Children Check.
- Vaccinated for COVID-19.
- Influenza vaccination.
- Australian Driver’s License.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- This position takes a leadership role in supporting Graduate nurses, team members undertaking traineeships, undergraduates, and postgraduate students.
- Assist all team members with clinical competency assessment and follow up.
- Acts as a resource in problem solving patient/resident care issues.
- Works with the Nurse Unit Manager/senior nursing staff to identify and provide Clinical Support to resolve nursing team performance issues.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you wish to apply and be considered for this role, please submit the following information in one document:
- Your resume, including a comprehensive employment history, the qualifications you hold and the contact details for at least three referees.
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
- Response to the Key Selection Criteria found above, or in the position descriptions on our website, using recent examples of your experiences.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 5TH JULY 2024
Important: In accordance with the Health Minister’s Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all West Wimmera Health Service employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, all employees are to receive an annual influenza vaccination or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Evidence of current immunisation history is required.
