Clinical Support Nurse jobs in Victoria

• Location: Footscray Hospital
• Employment Type: Part-Time (0.8 FTE), Ongoing
• Salary: Clinical Support Nurse + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

• Clinical Area/s: Ward 9A, Ward 9B and Drug Health Services

The Education and Learning team is seeking a motivated, experienced and clinically confident Registered Nurse to join our Nursing Education team as a clinical support nurse.

As a Clinical Support Nurse (CSN), you will play an essential role in supporting nurses at the bedside by providing expert clinical guidance, mentorship and coaching. Working closely with Clinical Nurse Educators, Nurse Unit Managers and multidisciplinary teams, you will help create a positive clinical learning environment that promotes safe, evidence-based practice and supports the development of nursing capability across Western Health.

The CSN provides direct support to all nursing staff, with a particular focus on graduate nurses, undergraduate students and nurses transitioning into new clinical areas. Through visible clinical leadership, coaching and role modelling, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes while fostering confidence and professional growth within the nursing workforce.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert clinical support, coaching and mentorship to nurses in the clinical environment.
• Support graduate nurses, undergraduate students and nurses transitioning into practice.
• Maintain a visible presence within clinical areas and role model safe, evidence-based nursing care.
• Promote best practice by supporting staff to implement Western Health policies, procedures and clinical guidelines.
• Provide bedside teaching, supervision and clinical instruction to develop nursing capability.
• Monitor learner progress and provide timely feedback to Clinical Nurse Educators and program coordinators.
• Promote evidence-based practice and participate in quality improvement and research activities.
• Contribute to improving clinical standards through reflective practice, education and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators and multidisciplinary teams to support workforce capability and deliver best care.

About you:

You are an experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about supporting and developing others through bedside teaching, coaching and clinical leadership.

You will have:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• A minimum of five years' post-registration experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Recent experience providing clinical support and education at the bedside.
• Experience working as a Clinical Preceptor.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and excellent contemporary clinical skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while building collaborative relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong coaching, mentoring and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in the use of clinical information systems and information technology.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and delivering best care.
• Completing or working towards a postgraduate qualification in a clinical nursing specialty with an emphasis on education and training (desirable).

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about supporting the delivery of Best Care by our nursing workforce, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 26 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Marion Subah via Marion.Subah@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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