- Part time (0.7 FTE), fixed term until 03/08/2027
- Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available
- $107390 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave
About the team
The Clinical Education Team leads the optimising of the competency and capability of The Women’s nurses and midwives that enables them to work safely and at the top of their scope of practice. We adapt to contemporary ways of interprofessional learning, accessing tools and resources that meet the needs of the health workforce and the health system. We identify competency and capability levels and gaps across the workforce cohorts, and:
- Develop tools, resources and timely access to clinical education and development
- Partner, using codesign, with CNS/CMS, unit managers/team leaders, AUMs, Quality and Safety, People, Culture and Wellbeing (PCW) and the broader RN/RM workforce to embed ongoing professional development
- Collaborate and partner with universities to maximise student capability and build research projects that better inform the advancement of clinical nursing and midwifery in Victoria.
We support state-wide capacity and capability by sharing our tools, resources and expertise; initiating collaborations; and learning from nurses and midwives across Victoria’s regional, rural and metro services and offering our tools, resources and programs. Through these efforts we contribute to the attraction, retention and capability of the Victorian healthcare workforce and enable better care for women babies and families.
About the role
The Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) is a direct clinical support role. The CSN will work with Clinical Educators to create an engaged and reflective learning organisation. The CSN provides active and direct clinical support and works to support learners to bridge the theory practice gap by coaching and supporting them through hands on clinical learning. This position provides shoulder to shoulder active direct clinical support to learners in The Women’s Perioperative services and other nursing arenas if required.
About you
We are looking for an experienced perioperative nurse who enjoys supporting learning and brings a ‘can do’ approach
You’ll bring with you:
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Recent advanced current clinical skills in perioperative nursing
- Demonstrated ability to create positive learning environments
- Act as a role-model for evidence-based practice
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Our benefits
On offer is a range of rewarding benefits, including:
- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite post office, eateries, retail stores and library services
- Breastfeeding and pumping rooms, and a range of daycare centres nearby
- Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave
Inclusion and belonging
The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited and, as a child safe organisation, have a strong commitment to child safety and wellbeing.
Apply now!
If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check. Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases.
Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Claire Watts on (03) 8345 2912 or [email protected].
Application closing date: 24th of June 2026
