Position Details


Reference Number 164312
Position Title Clinical Support Nurse - Graduate Nurse Program
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
  • Rewarding role supporting the next generation of nurses at Barwon Health
  • Temporary Part Time – 64 hrs per fortnight (Long service leave replacement until 30/05/2021)
  • Be a part of an innovative and dynamic team

About the facility

Barwon health is the major regional health provider for the Barwon South West region. It is Victoria’s largest regional health service with one of the busiest hospitals in the state, University Hospital. We serve over 500,000 people through the efforts of over 7,000 staff and more than 1000 volunteers. We provide care at all stages or life and circumstance through a wide range of services from emergency and acute to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care, and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 21 key locations throughout the region.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably experienced Registered Nurse to join the Clinical Education and Training Team in a temporary Clinical Support Nurse role strating in January until May 2021.

You will work as an active part of the Graduate Team directly supporting and guiding graduate nurses working within the clinical units. You can expect to work at both the University Hospital Geelong and McKellar Centre. You will also be required to conduct clinical skill assessments, assist with graduate PD sessions and study days.

You will be supported by the Graduate Program Coordinator and the members of the Graduate Team to further develop your skills as a Clinical Support Nurse. 

About the culture

You will work with an innovative multidisciplinary team who maintain extensive knowledge and experience. You will have support and guidance from fellow team members and management who exhibit our Barwon Health values, respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.

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.

At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.

We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Talent Acquisition team on (03) 4215 0520 or via email at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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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: Experience in mentoring or supporting new staff, graduates and/or students in the acute clinical setting
Desirable: Completed or currently undertaking a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Desirable: Previous experience in a Clinical Support Nurse or Clinical Facilitator role
Contact Person Sue Smith 
Contact Person Job Title Manager Clinical Education and Training -Nursing 
Contact Number 0418 519 615 
Contact Email sues@barwonhealth.org.au 
Alternate Contact Person Kelly Ann Humphrys 
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 3264 
Alternate Contact Email Kellyann.Humphrys@barwonhealth.org.au
Closing Date 06/12/2020
Position Description
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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.