Clinical Support Nurse - Intensive Care

at  Western Health Australia

A position is now open for a Clinical Support Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Western Health. The selected candidate will collaborate closely with Clinical Nurse Educators to offer support directly at the bedside for ICU learners and nurses. The role requires advanced clinical skills, an approachable attitude, and a strong presence in the unit to assist in providing exceptional, evidence-based patient care.

ABOUT US

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies

• Must be registered with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Post Graduate Certificate in Critical Care nursing
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience post course in ICU
• Have recent experience in the delivery of clinical support at the bedside
• Must have a passion for support and preceptorship
• Must meet the selection criteria as per the position description