Graduate Clinical Support Nurse
Care of the Older Person Graduate Program
- Enjoy a rewarding position in a supportive team environment!
- Ongoing training and professional development | supported work environment
- Excellent temporary part-time opportunity available from 21st of September 2026 until 3rd of October 2027 working 48 hours per fortnight
About the role
Do you enjoy supporting junior learners in the clinical environment?
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse working in an acute ward, specialty area or Aged Care setting at Barwon Health?
The Graduate Clinical Support Team is looking for a passionate, supportive and experienced Registered Nurse to join the team for a temporary 12-month position, working 3 days per week, commencing 21 September 2026.
In this role, you’ll support learners participating in the Care of the Older Person Graduate Nurse Program across Barwon Health’s Aged Care units. You’ll provide practical, hands-on clinical support to graduate nurses, helping them build their skills, confidence and clinical practice as they transition into their nursing careers.
Working as part of the Clinical Education and Training Team, you’ll visit graduate nurses across Aged Care units, respond to their learning needs and work closely with clinical teams to promote a positive and supportive learning environment.
This is a great opportunity to share your clinical knowledge and experience while helping develop the next generation of nurses at Barwon Health.
Key responsibilities
- Provide practical clinical support, guidance and supervision to graduate nurses
- Visit graduates across Aged Care units to support their learning and development
- Facilitate clinical skills development, confidence and evidence-based practice
- Complete clinical assessments and provide constructive feedback to graduates
- Work collaboratively with clinical teams to identify and respond to learning needs
What we’re looking for
- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and recent clinical experience
- Experienced clinician from an acute, specialty or Aged Care setting
- Passionate about supporting and developing junior nurses and learners
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Strong clinical knowledge with a commitment to high-quality patient care
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with clinical and education teams
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and competency-based assessment
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here
Diversity and inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
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
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.
