• Immerse yourself in an inclusive, diverse and supportive culture
• Become part of a team who is at the forefront of Learning and Practice Develop in Healthcare
• Classification Range: Registered Psychiatric Nurse RPN Grade 3 Year 1-4 (NP81 - NP74*)
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 – Mental Health provides guidance and teaching to student and novice nurses to develop high quality clinical skills. The clinical support nurse works competently within their scope of practice delivering and facilitating education in compliance with evidence-based practice as well as hospital policy and guidelines.
The clinical support nurse predominantly works with novice cohorts (nursing students on clinical placement, graduate nurses, both RN and EEN and other less experienced team members) in the clinical environment. They work closely with both the Education Provider (EP) and the Learning Hub to ensure learners are provided with a supported and quality learning experience.
For further information regarding the role, please see - Position Description
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
• Qualified Mental Health Nurse who is registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Current and extensive experience working within Mental Health Nursing
• Promote, provide and participate in clinical nursing education, support and instruction for nursing students, graduate nurses and junior team members.
• Assist learners to apply problem solving and reflective practice skills in their clinical practice.
What Next
If you experience any issues signing in, registering or role specific information, please feel welcome to contact Gemma Hennessey via email at GHennessey@phcn.vic.gov.au or phone 9784 7385.
The role ceases advertising on: 6 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 2020-2024 for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.
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*Peninsula Health will soon be moving to a new recruitment platform; you will be notified if you are required to take any further action.
