Clinical Support Nurse

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Onoging, Part-Time (0.8)
• Salary: RN28

About The Role
The Undergraduate Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) is responsible for providing support and mentorship to nursing staff, including in the clinical learning environment. This position will provide direct expert clinical support and leadership to all nurses, particularly undergraduate student nurses and preceptors/buddy nurses.

The CSN will encourage a positive learning environment in which preceptors/buddy nurses are supported, and skills developed are consistent with current nursing knowledge and research.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support and mentorship that is aligned with best practice to all nurses.
• Role model Best Care and Western health values.
• Highly visible presence in the clinical areas.
• Maintain own knowledge of evidenced based practice and participate in your own professional development so that your knowledge and skills remain current and align with best evidence.

About You

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Minimum of 3 years post-registration experience within an acute hospital setting.
• Have a passion for support and preceptorship.
• Knowledge of current clinical issues & challenges in relevant clinical area
• Possess recent acute clinical skills with advanced clinical knowledge.

Position Description

About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?
Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?
If you're passionate about supporting and educating undergradaute nursing students, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date:
11:59pm on 15 September 2025.

Enquiries:
For further information about this role, contact Sara Vasta via email .

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.