Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.
- Clinical Support Nurse (RN28) – Caufield Hospital
- Permanent Part-Time | 0.8 EFT (64 hours per fortnight)
- Commencing 31st August 2026
About us
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 postgraduate nurses to provide outstanding nursing care and service. In this dynamic environment, we are constantly exploring new approaches to education and relationships that will enhance Nursing Services’ continuous improvement and development, and to meet organisational priorities.
About 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.
About you
- Currently registered as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Working towards (enrolled in) or have completed a postgraduate certificate in a relevant area of education.
- Demonstrated relevant clinical knowledge/experience in acute/sub-acute care nursing and in a clinical leadership role.
- Completion of a preceptorship program.
- Minimum of 6 months recent experience in a preceptorship or education role in clinical areas.
- Demonstrated in-depth understanding of nursing scope of practice.
Staff Benefits
- Generous salary packaging and novated leasing available through Maxxia.
- Access to health and well-being incentives.
- Discounted health insurance.
- Staff car parking (subject to availability).
For Enquiries, please contact:
Brianna Wilson, Education Coordinator – Home Acute and Community Care, Specialty Medicine, and Infectious Diseases Program.
[email protected] | Teams | ext 62400
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 20th August 2026
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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