About the Role
The Practice Development Nurse – Specialist is responsible for supporting the professional development of all permanent and program staff across our clinical settings. Their primary role is to ensure best practice by providing ongoing education and support for all staff with particular focus on the advancement of knowledge, skills and training with relevance to the clinical setting. This will be achieved by implementing clinically based education using the principles of Evidenced Based Practice to improve the delivery of nursing care. Furthermore, they will be responsible for their own professional development in order to maintain expert clinical skills and advanced knowledge.

Facilitate the development of nursing staff through targeted education programs and clinical support, including graduate, postgraduate, and specialty practice pathways.
Work closely with NUMs, E&L Coordinators, Managers, educators, preceptors, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure a consistent, high-quality learning experience across allocated clinical area.
Assist in the development of education resources, policy updates, and best-practice initiative; integrating feedback, research, and digital tools to enhance program outcomes.
Promote reflective practice, maintain clinical competence, and model the values of SVHM—compassion, integrity, justice, and excellence.

Classifications for this position will range from RN35 ($122,907.20 per annum, pro rata).

Your Contribution

Current Nursing Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA.
Degree in General Nursing which meets the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia.
Postgraduate Qualifications in relevant nursing speciality, preferably a Masters in Advanced Nursing (or working towards).
Postgraduate qualification in Education, Clinical Supervision or similar (or working towards)
Minimum 5 years nursing experience.
Experience in clinical teaching, clinical supervision, or implementation and facilitation of educational programs.
High-level learning and development facilitation experience and presentation skills.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to prioritise workload and meet set timelines.
Competent computer skills including; PowerPoint, excel, word.

About Education & Learning Department
St Vincent’s provides extensive Education and Learning (E&L) support and services to staff and students across the health service. The educational team members are based across multiple campuses including Fitzroy, St George’s Hospital Kew, St Vincent’s on the Park East Melbourne, Caritas Christi Hospice Kew and Port Phillip Prison. This position will primarily be based at St Vincent’s campus in Fitzroy with the expectation of travel to other campuses and health services as required.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

30 October 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au