Clinical Support Nurse

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• Clinical Support Nurse – Intensive Care Unit, Renal, Paediatrics, Inpatient Medical and Subacute     
• Permanent, part time opportunity working 16 hours per week
• RN28, QRED1 + 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 and the Intensive Care Unit 

The Clinical Nursing Education Department (CNED) provides contemporary evidence-based clinical education programs which are congruent with organisational strategic plans and goals. The CNED is part of the wider Clinical Education Unit (CEU) within Austin Health and provides clinical nursing education to each of the clinical divisions, supporting nurses including those enrolled in Entry to Practice, Graduate Nurse, Transition to Specialty Practice and Post Graduate nursing programs. 

The Austin Health Intensive Care Unit is a 35-bed unit with 29 ICU equivalent beds funded. We provide the state-wide and Tasmanian specialty service for liver transplant, fulminant liver failure, spinal cord injuries and the Victorian Respiratory Support Service (VRSS). In addition to this we are also specialists in cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, general medical, surgery and obstetrics ICU care. 

ICU also provides the Critical Care Outreach Team who respond to and support patients who deteriorate or are at risk of deterioration in the inpatient areas. We have a strong teaching and research culture with our staff receiving recognition both nationally and internationally.    

We are proud of our strong multidisciplinary ICU team that values teamwork and collaboration and always puts the patient at the centre of everything we do.  

About the role 

The Clinical Support Nurse 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 the support of the CNED team and key stakeholders 

• Actively engage and contribute to the education and professional development of self and others at ward/unit level 

• Collaborate with others in local workplace to provide a safe, supportive environment for learners 

• Offer feedback to others which is specific, supportive, non-judgemental, timely and reflective 

• Support the process of recruitment and retention of staff to the local environment and educational programs as required 

About you 

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work and have a keen interest in developing your skillset. 

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:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Registered Nurse) 

• Recent and relevant clinical knowledge and skills in appropriate areas of practice 

• Relevant post graduate qualifications in specialty 

• Previous experience in an education role 

• A positive approach to ongoing self-education and skill development 

• A flexible and team-oriented approach to service delivery 

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: Carolyn Cochrane, Education Coordinator Clinical Nursing Education at Carolyn.Cochrane@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Tuesday 12 May 2026