Clinical Support Nurse

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. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.

Our Journey   

To provide quality clinical placements in a supportive learning environment for our undergraduate nursing students. We are seeking an experienced nurse to join the team as a Clinical Support Nurse.   

• Part tme, permanent position working 3 days per week  

• Based primarily at Dandenong Hospital 

A Day in the Life of a Clinical Support Nurse 

This is a key role in supporting the growth and development of our undergraduate students on their nursing placements.  The Clinical Support Nurse provides education and training to advance students clinical competency to enhance the care they provide to patients. You’ll be supported by our Nursing and Midwifery Education and Strategy (NaMES) team, working alongside other passionate clinical education colleagues. The Clinical Support Nurse is able to use their clinical expertise to teach and supervise students to provide best practice standards.  As you would expect, the Clinical Supprt Nurse should have a sound understanding of clinical assessment and advanced nursing practice, plus insight into different learning and teaching styles. The role demands clear and positive communication skills and the ability to establish rapport with all stakeholders.  This position is able to offer you great job satisfaction and also offers doors to later possibilities. Make a difference in the lives of others whilst this job makes a difference to yours.        

About You   

You are a highly skilled nurse with acute care experience and a passion for education. Current or recent experience working in high acutiy settings such at Intensive Care Units or Emergency Deparments will also be highly regarded. You have well-developed engagement, communication and collaboration skills.  You have experience in supporting learners and you can demonstrate the following;  

• commitment to quality clinical care and sound clinical skills   

• ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team   

• ability to show initiative and work independently when required   

• ability to demonstrate acute nursing knowledge and skills 

• committed to a leadership & mentoring role   

• dedicated to the provision of quality care and best practice standards   

• enthusiastic, compassionate & able to work collaboratively   

• excited to be accountable for and manage specific portfolios in our relentless pursuit of excellence   

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      

Monash Health is a great place to work   

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest public health service and proudly provides healthcare to one quarter of Melbourne’s population, across the entire lifespan from newborn and children, to adults, the elderly, their families and carers.  More than 25,000 of us work at over 40 care locations across south-eastern Melbourne. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:   

• salary packaging options that increase your take-home pay   

• a comprehensive Health and Wellbeing program   

• free vaccinations   

• health imaging services  

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further,please call:

Katherine Cook - 0466 204 099

Jo Rider - 0400 267 548

Email address for both is CEC_NMUG@monashhealth.org

Position Description can be found here

Position Attachment 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: 14th March, 2025