Clinical Support Nurse- Neonatal

Requisition No: 6248
Executive Division: People Culture & Communications
Division: Education & Learning
Program: Education & Learning
Department: W & C Educators
Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Secto
Job Function: Nursing
Project:
Location: Footscray Hospital
Employment Type: Ongoing, Part Time
Salary: RN28 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Newborn Services Joan Kirner Women's & Children's are seeking a Part-Time Clinical Support Nurse to support and mentor nursing staff in the clinical learning environment.

The Clinical Support Nurse (CSN) will provide direct expert clinical support and leadership to all nurses. The CSN will encourage a positive learning environment, ensuring that support is aimed at the constant improvement of care for neonates and their families whilst increasing the skills and current nursing knowledge of nurses to be able to deliver best care.

Applicants must have a postgraduate qualification in Neonatal Intensive Care or equivalent, a minimum of 5 years post-registration experience in acute care settings and advanced clinical knowledge in this specialty. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, and applicants must demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary, nursing and education teams.

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 19 December 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Jacqueline Whitelaw via [email protected].

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 and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.