Clinical Support Nurse - Paediatric Intensive Care
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
Monash Health is a great place to work.
Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage.
To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.
We are seeking a Clinical Support Nurse on a part time, fixed term basis to join our education team and support the development of our team during a period of growth in PICU.
PICU at Monash Children’s Hospital is a dedicated paediatric tertiary 10 bed unit with a complex patient mix, and is one of only 2 Paediatric Intensive Care referral units for the State of Victoria. PICU is accredited by the College of Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand and admits over 700 children a year with a broad range of general and subspecialty paediatric as well as surgical conditions.
A Day in the Life
This key role in supporting the growth and development of our PICU staff, provides education and training to advance their clinical competency to enhance the care they provide to paediatric patients receiving critical care. You will be supported by a dedicated and enthusiastic team of medical, nursing, and committed allied health professionals, working with and alongside other passionate clinical education colleagues. Working closely at the bedside with our nursing workforce, the role is pivotal in implementing Monash Health education frameworks and project planning to continuously improve and remain contemporary in our education delivery. Some of your specific accountabilities will include:
- Providing contemporary education that promotes best practice standards
- Providing clinical support to staff of all proficiency levels, novice to expert
- Demonstrating and promoting best practice standards
- Helping to ensure that through a highly skilled and educated workforce, our patients receive safe and high quality care
- Working collaboratively with the leadership team including the multi-disciplinary team
- Delivery of education sessions in line with our structured programs
- Assessment of staff skills as they work through formal education
About You
- Significant recent Paediatric Critical Care clinical experience
- Completion of postgraduate qualifications (Critical Care)
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- A sound understanding of clinical supervision, clinical assessment and advanced clinical practice
In Return
As a key member of the Nursing and Midwifery Education and Strategy team you’ll be:
- part of a wider, passionate, and supportive education group
- working closely with teams dedicated to making a difference to the health of Victorians
- enjoy working in a friendly, flexible work environment
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Michael Schilling on 0448 681 575 or michael.schilling@monashhealth.org.
Position Description can be found here.
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. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: Wednesday 4th March 11.59pm