AddressYou have demonstrated experience in medical terminology and have the ability to use information technology are proficient in both written and verbal communication skills.
You are naturally curious and have a thirst for learning and have either demonstrated experience as a Clinical Nurse Consultant
You enjoy working as part of a team and have a focus on developing key relationships in a multi-disciplinary team.
What you'll be doing
The position of Clinical Nurse Consultant - Aged Care Inpatient Services, exists within the Central Coast Local Health District (Division of NSW Health Service).
The position will facilitate improvements in the clinical care of patients needing Rehabilitation in acute, subacute and/or continuing care across all CCLHD facilities
Responsibilities will include the provision of clinical advice to patients, carers, health professionals and consumers, the review of clinical practice, education, local research and change management and liaison with all services involved in the care of aged persons.
Aged Care and Sub Acute Services across 3 sites
The CNC Rehab will:
Progress the transfer of evidence into clinical practice. This will involve participation in research and analysis of clinical evidence.
Foster the professional development of nurses through the practice development framework and specialty education.
Support initiatives in the provision of care for patients requiring Rehabilitation as well as providing a nursing consultative service to a variety of health professionals, patients and carers.
Contribute to the planning processes relating to the delivery of efficient, effective and safe nursing care.
Provide clinical leadership relating to the care of patients requiring rehabilitation within the CCLHD.
Works collaboratively with all CNCs with particular consideration of workload.
What we Offer
Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
About You
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the position specialty and approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the position specialty field or other such qualifications or experience deemed appropriate and hold a current drivers licence.
You have a demonstrated ability to provide leadership that facilitates the ongoing development of evidenced based clinical practice and ability to work within the frameworks of acute and primary health care service delivery models autonomously and as part of a team.
You have advanced clinical problem solving capacity and ability to transfer this knowledge and skill to other clinicians including highly effective communication skills applicable to a wide range of settings.
Where you'll be working
You will be working in our Inpatient units across the 3 sites of Wyong, Gosford and Woy Woy.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its cutting-edge patient care and exceptional community services. CCLHD provides the community with a caring, comprehensive and patient-centred environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
We offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit Stepping Up initiative.
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Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
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For role related queries or questions contact Gregory Kidd;
Phone : 0447 496 ***
Email : ************@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: Sunday, 10 March 2024 at 11.59pm.
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