Clinical Support Nurse - Peri-Operative Services

Clinical Support Nurse

• Permanent Part Time | Grade 3B opportunity
• Peri-Operative Services, Maroondah Hospital
• Diverse and engaging career development opportunities

Are you a highly motivated individual who is passionate about clinical education, leadership and patient centred care in Peri-Operative Services?
Do you want to inspire, mentor and empower nurses and enhance the experiences of patients and learners?

Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We are a values-based organisation committed to research and teaching, and have strong affiliations with Australia’s top universities. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including paediatrics, maternity, intensive care, cardiac, renal/dialysis, oncology, palliative care, mental health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.
We foster a collaborative and compassionate team to achieve great patient outcomes and experiences.

About the role
The Eastern Health Learning and Teaching Directorate seek an experienced nurse for a Clinical Support Nurse position - Peri-Operative Suite to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in providing leadership related to clinical change and development, education and support of learners and staff within Maroondah Hospital and the broader Eastern Health Peri-Operative service. We foster a collaborative and compassionate team and strive to achieve great patient outcomes and experiences. If your focus is on excellence in clinical care and customer service and you would like to be part of our cohesive and caring team, we would love to hear from you.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Current Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia registration
• Relevant Post Registration qualification in Peri-Operative Nursing
• A minimum of three years’ relevant clinical experience
• Recent Peri-Operative nursing experience at a senior level (CNS or above)
• Experience and expertise in mentoring and supervising novice clinicians
• Demonstrated advanced skills in critical thinking, problem solving, organisation and prioritisation
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work both autonomously and as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team
• Proficient computer literacy
• Experience with performance management and conflict resolution (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.**