Clinical Support Nurse Perioperative Services

Clinical Support Nurse Perioperative Services

Learning & Development - Permanent part-time (32 hours per fortnight)

Nurses and Midwives (VPS) Single Interest EA 2024-2028 - Classification: RN28

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning and Development Unit at West Gippsland Healthcare Group as the Clinical Support Nurse Perioperative Services. This is a permanent part-time position working 0.4 FTE and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to workforce capability, clinical excellence and staff development across Perioperative Services.

Reporting to the Learning and Development Manager, the Clinical Support Nurse Perioperative Services works in close partnership with the Clinical Educator Perioperative Services to support the development, capability and clinical competence of the perioperative workforce. The role provides hands-on clinical support, point-of-care coaching, mentoring and supervision to nursing staff, students, graduates and clinicians participating in specialty training and career development programs.

Working collaboratively with Perioperative Services leaders, the Clinical Educator, Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary teams, the successful applicant will play a pivotal role in supporting orientation programs, competency assessment, clinical skills development and the implementation of evidence-based practice initiatives. The position contributes to building workforce capability while promoting safe, effective and person-centred care across the perioperative environment.

We are seeking an experienced perioperative nurse who is passionate about education, workforce development and supporting others to achieve clinical excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the development of current and future perioperative clinicians through clinical coaching, mentorship and the provision of practical bedside support.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrated post-registration clinical excellence including advanced scope of practice in Perioperative and Perioperative Services area, no less than 5 years.
• Current Advanced Life Support certification. 
• Demonstrated experience in preceptorship and mentorship in Perioperative Services.
• Demonstrated experience in providing administrative/preparation support for relevant education programs/activities
• Postgraduate qualification in the relevant clinical specialty area or working towards.

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Previous experience in education or desire to work towards an education role in the future
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or relevant tertiary qualification in education
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel

IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. 

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne

West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Access to employee assistance program
• Salary packaging
• Free Parking 

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six-month probationary period applies to all new appointments. 

Further details and how to apply

Further information is contained in the Position Description. Applications are to be submitted by selecting 'Apply Now' and should include a current CV and cover letter. Responses to the selection criteria are recommended. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide  at least 2 (for external) professional referees.  If you have any further queries, please contact Jerin Jose, Learning and Development Manager on 03 5623 0832.

Applications close:Thursday, 10 Decemeber 2026* (applications may close earlier)

* Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) days for internal advertised positions OR fourteen (14) days for externally advertised positions from the date of advertisement and may close earlier than the listed closing date if a suitable candidate/s are identified.

As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.