Clinical Support Nurse, Specialty Medicine

Alfred HealthAlfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term Parental Leave Position until June 2025
• Part Time at 64 hours per fortnight
• RN G3B Classification (YU11)
• Alfred Hospital Location

The Department
The Nursing Education Department is committed to providing excellence in education for all nurses. Our overall goal is to act as a support and resource to Nursing Services through the provision of educational activities that support enrolled, undergraduate, registered and postgraduate nurses to provide outstanding nursing care and service. In this dynamic environment, we are constantly exploring new approaches to education and relationships that will enhance Nursing Services continuous service improvement and development and to meet organisational priorities.The Position SummaryThe role of the Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) is to support the entry to practice students, transition to practice participants (Graduate Nurse Program and Enrolled Nurse Transition Program), and new and developing staff to the clinical environment and support clinical learning in a practical and applied way. The role may include the implementation of innovative practices to improve the quality of health delivery, assisting with planning, implementing and evaluating care and practices as required. The CSN will reflect the values of Nursing Services by exemplifying and promoting excellence in practice.Skills and Qualifications Required

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
• Working towards (enrolled in) or have completed a postgraduate certificate in nursing or education
• Demonstrated relevant clinical knowledge/experience in acute/sub-acute care nursing (relevant to site) and in a clinical leadership role
• Minimum of 6 months recent experience of preceptorship or education role in clinical areas

Staff Benefits

• Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing
• Discounted Health Insurance and well-being benefits
• Staff Carparking (subject to availability)
• Onsite Gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Close to shops and public transport

For further enquiries, please contact Jacinta Lasky, Nursing Education Co-ordinator at j.lasky@alfred.org.au or ext 66426Applications close Monday, 27 May 2024Alfred Health 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.In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health 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, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.Website: