Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 - Family Support Discharge Nurse

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $53.51 - $55.06 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ356464
Applications Close: 11/12/2022

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and
develop in your chosen career role.

What we can offer you (for eligible employees):

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

What you'll be doing:
An exciting opportunity is available to join the team in NICU for a Clincal Nurse Specialist Grade 2 in the Family Discharge Planning role. This is a permanent part time position working 3 days a week.

The Newborn Family Support Team (CNS2) is responsible for and aims to facilitate a smooth transition from NICU to home or referral hospital.

Your primary objectives are facilitating the early discharge of babies from the NICU, providing home-based neonatal care and support to families, initiating the early integration of babies into the community and to provide practical and psychosocial support for parents after infant discharge.

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.

About us:Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.

NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.

All NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 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.

Selection criteria to be addressed: * Current registration with AHPRA - Division 1 Registered Nurse

• Postgraduate qualifications in • Neonatal or Early Childhood & Family Nursing • Relevant recent experience in NICU / SCN • Lactation qualifications or extensive knowledge and experience of breast feeding problems
• Current NSW Driver Licence
• A comprehensive understanding of the care requirements associated with a premature delivery and their ongoing health needs, as well as the need for effective discharge planning and an demonstrated commitment to clinical practice development
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while maintaining involvement within the wider multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated • Problem solving and decision making abilities according to best practice • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, carers and a diverse range of health care providers • Computer literacy
• No physical restrictions as the position requires frequent lifting, carrying and stair climbing

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