Clinical Support Nurse, Emergency Services

Employment Type -  Temporary Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 32 

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id

• Working within the Emergency Services supporting clinicians at point of care
• Support the development of junior and experienced staff through instructional education, bedside coaching and mentoring best practice
• Temporary part time position available - 32hours/fortnight (end date 15/11/2026)

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.

About the Role

The Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) will support clinical learning in nursing units in a practical and applied way to ensure nursing care and nursing practice are maintained at the highest level. The 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. The role also supports all clinicians working within the clinical area, including conducting competency-based skills, bedside coaching, and mentorship for safe patient outcomes. The role works in direct collaboration with the Clinical Nurse/Midwifery Educators, NUMs and the Education and Training Leadership team.

About the Centre for Education and Training

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.

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.

The Centre for Education and Training Unit offer a supportive and collaborative interdisciplinary team environment, and a diverse and challenging work program that integrates the health sector and the education sector. We are committed to developing clinicians who lead in their practice and engage in career-long teaching and learning. We aim to be recognised for excellence in learner engagement and teaching collaboration.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• 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 - 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
• Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes

Diversity and Inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. 

We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all. 

We encourage applications from: 

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples 

• LGBTIQA+ community members 

• People of all gender identities 

• People with disability 

• Culturally and linguistically diverse communities 

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Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.  

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government ) 

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. 

Please note we do not accept resumes via email.

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

Contact person: Lucy Range
Email:

Application closing date: 27th, October 2025

Position Description

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