• Further enhance your skills working alongside experienced educators
• Support the growth and development of our future Nursing Workforce
• Classification Range: Clinical Support Nurse RN28*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The clinical support nurse demonstrates flexibility in supporting all levels of staff across the dedicated area of Perioperative. They work closely with the Clinical Educators, the Learning Hub and the Nurse Unit Managers to ensure learners are provided with a supported and quality learning experience focussed on risk mitigation, and developing staff along the novice to expert continuum. The Clinical Support Nurse reinforces theoretical education and assists learners to develop the necessary skills, attitudes and knowledge for specialty practice. They act as a professional role model for learners and collaborate with managers and staff in the clinical areas to support and promote excellence in clinical knowledge and skills.
For further information regarding the position, please see - Position Description - Clinical Support Nurse - Critical Care
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Registered Nurse with Bachelor Degree and current AHPRA registration
• At least four years of acute clinical experience (>2 years in the specialty area)
• Post Graduate Qualification in the Specialty Area - Perioperative
• Prior experience in clinical teaching/preceptoring
• Hold or working towards Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or Higher Education qualification in Education (desirable)
• Hold or working towards postgraduate qualifications in education, leadership or relevant clinical area.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact the Nursing Recruitment team and Gemma Hennessey Recruitment Coordinator, ghennessey@phcn.vic.gov.au
For role specific information Jo Stewart Education Stream Lead – Critical Care JoanneStewart@phcn.vic.gov.au
The role will cease advertising on 27 July 2025
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular for VICTORIAN PUBLIC MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT 2021-2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
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