Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cana Inclusive Health Project

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ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:

We have an available Fixed term part-time Clinical Nurse Specialist position (one year or up to two years) - Cana Inclusive Health Project.

The purpose of the role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Cana Inclusive Health Project is to ensure the development, implementation and delivery of a pilot primary health service for members of Cana Communities in Redfern/ Waterloo. The primary responsibilities of the role will be the initial scoping of the acute and chronic health needs of members of Cana Communities and the delivery of acute primary nursing assessment and care where indicated. This position will also assist in the facilitation of referrals and support for people to access additional health services as required and the development of pathways to streamline service access. The Registered Nurse - Cana Inclusive Health Project will also develop and facilitate health education workshops and programs for the members of Cana Communities.

WHY WORK FOR MATER:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent's Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital
• Support in your professional development and a reward and recognition program

ABOUT YOU:

The candidate must have:

• Current AHPRA Registration
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Completion of basic life support training/CPR/First Aid
• Minimum of 5 years' post-registration experience
• Demonstrated capacity to engage with clients with complex psychosocial and health needs, including through an outreach based model of care
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team setting
• Ability to demonstrate clinical knowledge in the specific area of practice with a commitment to professional development
• Proactive involvement in patient health/disease management through care planning, case conferencing and health assessments
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Time management skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Experience in the delivery of acute and sub-acute health care to marginalised clients including those experiencing mental health and/or substance abuse issues
• Demonstrated Leadership skills

ABOUT MATER HOSPITAL
The Mater Hospital is regarded as one of Sydney's premier private hospitals, located in North Sydney, with expertise in a range of areas including Maternity, Orthopaedics, Cardiology and Cancer care. Our goal is always to provide excellence in surgery, patient care and rehabilitation.

APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.
St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au.

REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

Mater Hospital has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact

Catherine Hammond
Mission Leader
***************@svha.org.au