At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical guidance and support to nurses while delivering patient care.
- Company: Monash Health, a leading academic health service with over 175 years of experience.
- Benefits: Part-time role with opportunities for professional development and a supportive culture.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equity, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care and support fellow nurses in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant nursing experience, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
About the Role
Express interest as a Clinical Support Nurse in a fixed term - part time basis 0.84 FTE until April 2027, to work at Dandenong Hospital. The role of the Clinical Coach/Clinical Support Nurse (CC/CSN) entails offering clinical guidance and support to nurses throughout Monash Health. This position is both supplementary and clinical and involves providing education and training at the bedside and providing patient care to meet the Safe Patient Care Act (SPCA). The role is based on a rotating roster, but primarily works Monday to Friday morning shifts.
The (CC/CSN) ensures that nurses at Monash Health deliver safe, effective, and person-centered care by:
- Advocating for evidence-based nursing practices across various settings.
- Assisting in ongoing professional development.
- Providing clinical supervision.
- Supporting formal educational initiatives.
- Encouraging nursing and midwifery research.
- Collaborating with patients/clients and multidisciplinary teams to achieve health goals and outcomes.
- Practicing autonomously and cooperatively, while being accountable for individual actions.
About Us
As the acuity and complexity of conditions grows across the South Eastern window, so does our service and the number of patients we care for. Supporting a culturally diverse group of patients, our team of nurses have the opportunity to advance their skills by working with a complex cohort of medical and surgical patients including cardiac telemetry. Our team delivers exceptional, compassionate care to our patients, offering a comprehensive range of services. Our dedicated team of experienced nurses, Allied Health professionals, Registrars, and Consultants collaboratively provide specialized care. At Dandenong Hospital, we are committed to the well-being of our patients providing personalized, high-quality care throughout the entire journey.
About You
Aside from a passion and commitment to holistic care provision, to ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:
- Relevant experience demonstrating appropriate competencies and skills in a relevant setting.
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent).
- Outstanding communication and time management skills coupled with delivering evidence based holistic patient centred care.
- AHPRA registration.
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
Clinical Support Nurse employer: Monash Health
Monash Health is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. As part of the Dandenong Hospital ED team, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you can advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, working here means being part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality care in a dynamic environment.
