Clinical Nurse Consultant, Geriatric Rapid Acute Care Evaluation (Grace)

An exciting temporary full-time position exists for a highly experienced and expert nurse within the Geriatric Rapid Acute Care Evaluation (GRACE) team at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (HKH). The position is required to provide a high-quality outreach service, providing care at home, and aiming to avoid hospital admission for people who reside within the community in a private residence or within residential aged care facilities. The position works closely with the multi-disciplinary team, comprising of Geriatrician, Nursing (Clinical Nurse Consultant, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Registered Nurse), Allied Health Physiotherapist and Administration.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 15 December 2024 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2)
Remuneration: $2,453.70 - $2,502.60 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ472737
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital
The GRACE service at HKH operates from Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, the successful applicant will be required to work rotating shifts of 8- or 10-hours duration.
What you'll be doing
The NSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Workforce will be compassionate, competent, confident, contemporary, capable and committed to leading person-centred health care.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert nursing who will provide leadership, advice and recommendations on all aspects of nursing and consults on matters relating to the safe and appropriate use of nursing practices.
The CNC will formulate and implement policy, guide practice development, and engage in education and research activities. The CNC is responsible for the provision of clinical supervision to nursing staff and acts as a role model, providing nursing care on a regular basis.

• To provide assessment and treatment for older people living in the community who become acutely unwell and are at risk of hospitalisation, as part of the Geriatric Rapid Aged Care Evaluation (GRACE).
• To provide practical support for Residential Aged Care Facilities in managing COVID -19 outbreaks.
• To develop education and training regarding COVID -19 outbreaks in Residential Aged Care Facilities.
• Exercise extended autonomy of decision making.
• Exercise professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care requiring advanced clinical skills.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Registered with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. In addition the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
• Current unencumbered NSW Driver's Licence.

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For role related queries or questions contact Gwenyth Hickey on Gwen.Hickey@health.nsw.gov.au or 0475 979 390
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the You will be required to complete the and during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
Applications Close: 14 March 2024