Clinical Support Nurse

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) to join the nursing education team within the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), North 1 and North 3 wards at Dandenong Hospital.

Position is for a fixed term, parental leave cover at 0.73 EFT until June 2027

The role of the Clinical Support Nurse is to build the clinical capability, critical thinking, and professional growth across the nursing workforce. We support nurses at all stages of their career, from novice to expert, ensuring they have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver safe, evidence-based, person-centred care.

This position is both supernumerary and clinical in its activity, and  involves the provision of clinical training and assessment at the bedside while supporting clinical care by supporting rostering vacancies to meet the Safe Patient Care Act (SPCA).  The role is based on a rotating roster, but primarily works Monday to Friday morning shifts unless clinically indicated.

The Clinical Support Nurse plays a key role in promoting excellence in clinical practice, patient care, workforce development, and professional learning. The position provides high-level clinical support, facilitates learning opportunities for staff at all levels, and contributes to a positive, safe, and progressive clinical environment.

Working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Support Nurse supports the delivery of best-practice, evidence-based care while fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Support Nurse, you will:

• Promoting professional and advocating for evidence-based nursing practices across various settings.

• Facilitate the development of clinical skills, critical thinking, and professional capability among nursing staff.
• Act as a clinical resource and role model, demonstrating excellence in nursing practice.
• Support the management of complex clinical situations and promote safe, high-quality patient care.
• Promote adherence to clinical standards, policies, procedures, and evidence-based practice.
• Deliver bedside teaching, clinical coaching, simulation, micro-learning sessions, and other educational activities.
• Assist in identifying learning needs and contribute to the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education programs.
• Provide clinical supervision and support staff transitioning into new roles or practice areas.
• Support informal and formal educational initiatives, orientation programs, competency assessment, and ongoing learning activities.
• Encourage engagement in nursing research, quality improvement, and innovation.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal care outcomes.
• Practice autonomously while maintaining accountability and professional responsibility.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives that enhance patient and workforce outcomes.
• Support workforce and service redesign initiatives through targeted education and capability development.
• Maintain and contribute to educational reporting requirements, including monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support the unit in maintaining care delivery in accordance with relevant workforce and patient care requirements.

About You

Aside from a passion and commitment to holistic care provision, to ensure your success in this role you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:

• Relevant experience demonstrating appropriate competencies and skills in a relevant setting.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122 or equivalent)
• Outstanding communication and time management skills coupled with delivering evidence based holistic patient centred care 
• AHPRA registration.
• Relevant postgraduate qualifications or working towards postgraduate studies in Medical/Surgical Nursing (desirable).

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Niki Spry, Nurse Manager on 03 95541583

Position Description can be found here

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close: 13th November 2026