Clinical Support Nurse - Surgical

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• Clinical Support Nurse RN | Surgical 
• Fixed term, 24 hours per week until May 2027
• Working across all campuses at Austin Health, primarily based at Austin Hospital
• Aligns with surgical inpatient wards (Ward 8 East, Ward 8 North, Ward 8 West, Ward 9 West, The Surgery Centre, Surgery and Endoscopy Centre)
• RN28 QRED1 (Grade 3B) + salary packaging + super 

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Clinical Nursing Education Department

The Clinical Nursing Education Department provides Austin Health with contemporary, evidence-based clinical education programs which are congruent with organisational strategic plans and needs.  Clinical education is delivered by the nursing education team, predominantly through an inter professional, collaborative and person-centered approach which encompasses all available and appropriate teaching and learning methodologies.

The department welcomingly supports various learner cohorts including Entry to Practice students, Early Career Nurses, Graduate Nurses, Transition to Specialty Practice students and Postgraduate Nurses, and provides a high level of support to nursing staff with educational resources.

About the role 

The Clinical Support (CSN) is responsible for the delivery of practical and applied clinical support to nursing staff in the learning environment, in a manner consistent with achievement of the Best Practice Clinical Learning Environment (BPCLE). The role is responsive to local and organisational priorities and develops the foundational and specialty knowledge required to deliver high quality nursing care to Austin Health patients.

A regular day will see you:   

• Provide direct, expert clinical support, leadership and supervision to learners, with support of the Clinical Nursing Education team and key stakeholders.
• Encourage a positive learning environment in which competencies are maintained and improved consistent with current nursing knowledge and research.
• Conduct clinical assessments where relevant, in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Support the development of relevant learning opportunities for clinical staff, with the support of the CEU team.
• Participate in relevant professional development programs and contribute to ongoing education initiatives within CNE.

About you 

You will be someone who demonstrates a high level of clinical leadership and engagement of learners, have significant clinical experience, and be able to work within multiple high functioning teams.

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Registered Nurse (General), current registration with the NMBA
• Recent and relevant clinical knowledge and skills in appropriate areas of practice
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Amy May, Education Coordinator - Graduate Nurse Programs at Amy.May@austin.org.au or 9496 4406.

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Sunday 24 May 2026