Position Details


Reference Number 183429
Position Title Clinical Support Nurse - Acute (Surgical or Medical)
Internal Only This position is open to employees of Barwon Health only
Employment Status Temporary Part Time
Program Chief Nursing Officer
Location Kitchener House
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 64
Position Summary
  • Exciting oppor4tunity for Registered Nurse to develop their mentorship and support skills
  • Work as part of the Clinical Education and Training team to support junior workforce development
  • Temporary part-time role (64 hours a fortnight) - until 12/07/2024 (long service leave relief)

About the facility 

Barwon Health is one of Victoria's busiest public teaching health services and the second-largest provider of teaching to medical students in the state, based on placement activity. The quality of teaching and workforce development at Barwon Health is key to our reputation as an employer of choice for new graduates, and those seeking a rewarding career in the health sector.

At Barwon Health we aim to provide a best practice environment for education and training which values learners and educators, and is continuously reviewed and evaluated from multiple perspectives including those of learners, educators, consumers/patients and education providers with whom we work.

About the role 

This is a short term opportunity for a Registered Nurse to develop further their point of care mentorship skills and support skills for junior staff across medical/surgical directorate.  You will be working as part of the Clinical Education and Training team to support junior workforce development.  If you’re passionate about support at point of care, clinical learning in a practical and applied way to ensure nursing practice is maintained at the highest level then we encourage you to apply today!  

About the culture

As a teaching health service, Barwon Health provides clinical education and training to future and current workforce in our region including doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals.  We are a supportive team dedicated to actively engaging in research and academic activity and have strong affiliations with local education providers.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We also strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

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 (www.vic.gov.au) We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments to submit your application for this role, please contact talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au  noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.

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Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Registered Nurse with AHPRA and NMBA
Essential: Demonstrated clinical excellence and extensive consolidation in the clinical setting
Essential: Extensive current experience in either surgical, medical or critical care areas of clinical practice.
Essential: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Essential: Collaborative and team focussed
Essential: High level of organisation skills
Essential: Ability to work independently
Desirable: Post graduate qualification in nursing or education (working towards)
Contact Person Lynda Knuckey 
Contact Person Job Title Manager -Clinical Education and Training - Nursing and Midwifery 
Contact Number 0430 836 918 
Contact Email lynda.knuckey@barwonhealth.org.au 
Closing Date 10/04/2024
Position Description
File name 
Clinical Support Nurse_CETNursing_PD_Mar2024.pdf Open
Please note that this position will close at 11:45pm on closing date. Please ensure your application is added before then as we do not accept late applications.