Blood Transplant & Cellular Therapies (BTCT) CNC1

Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 1Remuneration: 123031.85 - 125546.86 - full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ482574Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.We are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified Registered Nurses who are looking for an exciting career opportunity within the Blood Transplant & Cellular Therapies (BTCT) team, in the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) grade 1 position at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead. This is a permanent full time position.The BTCT CNC1 will work collaboratively with the BTCT team, supported by the wider senior oncology nursing, allied and oncology teams.The BTCT CNC1 works within a multidisciplinary team providing expert clinical advice, care management and specialist consultancy service to BTCT patients, their carers and other health professionals both internal and external to Oncology Services.The CNC1, in consultation with other team members develops, implements and evaluates care management plans for BTCT patients and provides leadership that facilitates the ongoing development of paediatric oncology practice. Within the role, the CNC1 initiates and utilises findings of research in the provision of clinical services, contributes to the development and delivery of oncology related education programs and participates in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for the team and the wider Oncology Service. The BTCT CNC1 supports the Apheresis component to BTCT service.The Team Based Model of Care approach will ensure a coordinated multidisciplinary approach to care, whilst facilitating effective and efficient communication between all team members. The CNC1 will actively participate in all clinical meetings, including the weekly MDT meeting, Quality meetings, Departmental and Team Based meetings.What you'll be doing
The Clinical/ Midwifery Nurse Consultant will provide expert clinical care and education to children and their families within a defined specialty.
The role provides a consultancy and educational focus for ward based nurses in the care of children and their families.In collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders, the Clinical Nurse Consultant will undertake primary responsibility for on-going education, development and evaluation of clinical practice.Additional information:An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a minimum of 5 years full time post qualification experience.Relevant approved post registration qualification in field of practice or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisationProven clinical leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practiceDemonstrated high level communication and inter- personal skillsDemonstrated participation in the development of clinical practice underpinned by evidence based researchDemonstrated ability to contribute to strategic and clinical service planningProven skills in clinical teaching, the identification of education needs in the clinical area, competency in the use of contemporary information systemsAbility to apply clinical expertise in consultancy with children and families, with the ability to work independentlySCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.Please refer to the Application Guide and for vaccination requirements.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian WebsiteNSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with theApplicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Graham on rachel.graham@health.nsw.gov.auIf you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan onFor technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.Applications Close: 28.4.24