Clinical Support Nurse

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Multiple Positios Available
• Ongoing & Fixed Term Opportunities
• Part Time Position
• Grade 3 RN
• Located at Alfred Health
• Great Staff Benefits

The Department

The Nursing Education Department is committed to providing excellence in education for all nurses. Our overall goal is to act as a support and resource to Nursing Services through the provision of educational activities that support
enrolled, undergraduate, registered and post graduate nurses to provide outstanding nursing care and service. Inthis dynamic environment, we are constantly exploring new approaches to education and relationships that will enhance Nursing Services continuous service improvement and development and to meet organisational priorities

The Role

The role of the Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) is to support the entry to practice students, transition to practice participants (Graduate Nurse Program and Enrolled Nurse Transition Program), and new and developing staff to the clinical environment and support clinical learning in a practical and applied way. The role may include the implementation of innovative practices to improve the quality of health delivery, assisting with planning, implementing and evaluating care and practices as required. The CSN will reflect the values of Nursing Services by exemplifying and promoting excellence in practice

Qualifications & Experiences Required

Essential

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse with Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA
• Working towards (enrolled in) or have completed a postgraduate certificate in nursing or education
• Demonstrated relevant clinical knowledge / experience in acute/sub-acute care nursing (relevant to site) and in a clinical leadership role
• Minimum of 6 months recent experience of preceptorship or education role in clinical areas
• Demonstrated in-depth understanding of nursing scope of practice
• Demonstrated high level reflective and critical analysis skills
• Open, flexible and innovative  Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in working in an interprofessional capacity related to education
• Demonstrated commitment to research process, quality and safety and application to practice
• Current and satisfactory Police Check
• Current and satisfactory Working with Children Check
• Evidence of completion of all mandatory training requirements of current organisation

Desirable

• Completion of a preceptorship program
• Experience in working with an electronic medical record
• Experience in implementing education programs
• Project management experience

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Discount Health Insurance
• Staff Parking (Subject to Availability)
• Child Care Services
• On Site Gym

All enquires to Caroline Henderson (Education Coordinator) on 9076 2400

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In compliance with the Victorian Chief Health Officer's Mandatory Vaccination Directions, all Alfred health employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19 with TGA approved vaccine and must have evidence of their vaccination status. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au