Clinical Support Nurse, Paediatrics

Overview

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

- Join the largest regional healthcare service in Victoria

- Grow your career with the Centre for Education and Training and the Paediatric ward in a supportive team environment

- Enjoy work life balance with this temporary part time opportunity (32 hours per fortnight) until 30/06/2026

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About the facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.

The Centre for Education and Training leads an integrated approach to clinical education and training, helping Barwon Health to achieve its education goals by delivering, supporting and promoting coordinated, quality education and training across health care roles in Barwon Health and the Barwon South Western region. We comprise of an inter-professional team of clinical educators and support staff across allied health, nursing, midwifery, and medical disciplines, working together to develop clinicians who model excellent practice, challenge poor practice, and inspire others.

As the Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) will support clinical learning in nursing and midwifery units in a practical and applied way to ensure nursing care and nursing practice are maintained at the highest level. This position is clinically based, and CSN will be included as a member of the Centre for Education and Training team and will anticipate and respond to the clinical practice needs of newly registered nurses, enrolled nurses and midwives working within the clinical area. You will also support all clinicians working within the clinical area, including conducting competency-based skills, bedside coaching, and mentorship for safe patient outcomes. As the CSN you will work in direct collaboration with the Clinical Nurse/Midwifery Educators, NUMs and the Education and Training Leadership team.

Responsibilities

As the CSN you will work in direct collaboration with the Clinical Nurse/Midwifery Educators, NUMs and the Education and Training Leadership team, and will support clinical learning in nursing and midwifery units to maintain high standards of nursing care and practice, including conducting competency-based skills, bedside coaching, and mentorship to support safe patient outcomes.

About the culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.

- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction

- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career

- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

About Geelong

About Geelong - Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean 'Tongue of Land'.

- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes

- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers

- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Please note we do not accept resumes via email.

Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.

This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Lucy Range
Email: lucy.range@barwonhealth.org.au

Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.

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