Clinical Support Nurse @ Kilmore District Hospital

Reference Number:51864:Clinical Support Nurse @ Kilmore District Hospital
Employment Type:Fixed Term Part Time (PT)
Location:Northern Health (All Campuses)
About Northern Health:
As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne's North is fast

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Registered Nurse to join the Education Team @ Kilmore District Health in the Clinical Support Nurse Role - 32 hours per fortnight until February 2026 to backfill leave cover.
Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:
The Clinical Support Nurse is an important member of the Education team, a role model of excellence in clinical practice and encouraging life-long learning. Supporting all level of learners and staff.

A member of the Kilmore District Health (KDH) site Education team, this role will assist in anticipating and responding to the clinical developmental needs of the students and staff across the organisation. Clinically based, the position will liaise closely with the Clinical Education Coordinator, Nurse Unit Managers and other members of the Education team to assist and support staff and students in safe practice. This role is a clinical leadership position that involves aspects of program delivery, performance review through formative and summative feedback, and completion of appropriate appraisal processes as deemed by the relevant NH requirements. This includes performing assessments for mandatory and clinical skill development as required across the health service.

This position is fixed term part time (32 hours per fortnight) until February 2026
This position is responsible for:providing "bedside" support. This may include but is not limited to:

• Demonstrating a high level of clinical decision making with an emphasis on problem identification and solution as well as analysis and interpretation of data
• Maintaining and improving clinical standards while being a positive role model across the organisation
• Identifying immediate and ongoing learning and development needs of staff and students in consultation with NUMs, Clinical Nurse Educators and other members of the team
• Promoting evidence-based clinical practice, within existing policies and procedures, while supporting staff across the organisation
• Assisting and encouraging staff to achieve their mandatory training requirements.
• Encouraging and supporting clinical staff in their ability to provide appropriate support and guidance for entry level students, graduates and post-graduate nurses
• As directed and supported by the Clinical Education Coordinator, contributing to education/training programs and relevant assessments (such as formative and summative evaluation of program participants)
• Providing timely feedback to staff members, both in a formal and informal context
• Participating in performance management of relevant staff, as directed and supported by the Clinical Education Coordinator

To be successful in this role you will have:
Essential:

• Current AHPRA registration as registered nurse/midwife
• Current National Police and Working with Children History Check.
• Minimum 5 years recent practice in chosen area of nursing
• Interest in Clinical Education and training
• Demonstrated positive role model in area of practice

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours:

• Post Gradaute Qualification or working towards
• Current knowledge of acute/aged care nursing
• Experience in supervision and training
• Highly Effective communication skills
• Excellent team collaborative skills
• High level of enquiry

Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the
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For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Amanda Byrne

Applications close 2 September 2025
Why work at the Northern Health?
NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our new 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, our online library and onsite car parking

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.