At a Glance
- Tasks: Support and mentor novice nurses across various clinical areas.
- Company: Join Eastern Health, one of Victoria's largest public health services.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, professional development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to high-quality care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of new nurses while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing and RN Registration required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Working across multiple clinical areas | Work across Eastern Health sites
Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne’s east and beyond.
About the role
The Transition to Practice team supports over 250 learners across Eastern Health across nursing, midwifery and allied health professions. The Clinical Support Nurse is situated within the clinical area and is responsible for providing direct clinical support and mentoring of Transition to Practice (Graduate and Early Career) learners, within educational programs supporting novice staff to develop high quality clinical practice.
This position involves:
- Clinical Support for novice graduate during their nursing rotation
- General clinical and wellbeing support and intensive of novice learners
- Co-facilitation of study days
- Assist with bulk recruitment
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role you will possess:
- Bachelor of Nursing or other recognized equivalent formal qualification leading to condition free registration in Australia
- RN Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australian (NMBA) via AHPRA
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- A strong commitment to high quality care
- The ability to work as part of a diverse team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
What we offer
Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:
- Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
- Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
- Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
- Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.
Interested in joining us?
If this opportunity feels like the right fit for you, we'd encourage you to apply and share what you can bring to the role.
You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.
Our commitments
We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees. As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.
Clinical Support Nurse in Melbourne employer: Eastern Health
Eastern Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With modern offices in Richmond and excellent public transport links, employees enjoy a healthy work-life balance, enhanced by generous benefits such as five weeks of annual leave, flexible working hours, and access to extensive professional development opportunities. Joining Eastern Health means being part of a dedicated team committed to making a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of diverse communities across Victoria.
