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addressAddressEveleigh, NSW
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Clinical Nurse Specialist II Aeromedical Retrieval

Employment Type: Temporary full time/part time positions available
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Salary Range: $105,719 per annum - $109,188 per annum
Location: Eveleigh
Applications Close: 19 December 2022

About the opportunity

Are you a Registered Nurse with 3 years critical care nursing experience in either an Emergency Department, ICU/HDU or retrieval environment looking for your next venture outside of the hospital environment? Then look no further!

Based in the Aeromedical Control Centre in Eveleigh you will be involved in triaging and facilitating the provision of clinical advice and sourcing an appropriate receiving hospital when required for acutely and critically ill patients. The Clinical Coordinator monitors patient transfers to ensure clinically appropriate progress.

You will work alongside a passionate multidisplinary team including Aeromedical Control Centre officers, rapid launch trauma coordinators, state retrieval consultants and duty aeromedical managers.

This position is for a period of twelve (12) months with possible extension.

About the Unit

Aeromedical Control Centre (ACC) provides state-wide 24 hour clinical and logistical support and coordination. This includes:

  • Pre-hospital tasking of medical teams on the basis of clinical or situational information within the original Triple Zero (000) call or further information gained through call backs or paramedic MIST reports.
  • Inter-hospital retrieval of patients with critical illness or injury requiring an upgrade of care or specialty services; severe burns, spinal cord injuries, major trauma, clot retrieval, cardiac catheterisation.
  • Specialist retrievals; intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
  • Search and rescue; PLB / EPIRB activation, offshore vessel patient retrieval, patients in a remote or inaccessible location.
  • Long distance (
250km) medical transfers. * Transport of Newborn and paediatric Transport Service (NETS) medical teams and patients.

Benefits of working with us

NSW Ambulance provides a range of benefits for eligible employees including annual leave, long service leave, paid maternity leave, opportunities for extra tax savings through salary packaging, novated leasing, fitness passport and an extra public holiday.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in this role the following skills and experience are required:
  • Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Recently acquired 3 years critical care nursing experience in either an Emergency Department, ICU/HDU or retrieval environment. Additionally, a minimum of 2 years Full Time Equivalent ED experience and 1-year Full Time Equivalent demonstrated triage experience or triage experience in a similar environment.
  • Demonstrated advanced critical care assessment, care planning and problem-solving skills for acutely ill and critically ill patients. Ability to triage and identify the clinical needs of patients in an environment of competing priorities.
  • Relevant post graduate qualifications, such as a graduate certificate in emergency, critical care, intensive care, aviation nursing or similar, and above. Tertiary hospital experience and midwifery qualifications are desirable.
  • Sound understanding of the NSW Health Trauma, Critical Care Networks Policy Directives and ability to apply these in the context of patient transfer decision making.
  • Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills in communication, consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution in multidisciplinary groups as they relate to patient care.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to work as a member of a team and act as a resource and mentor to others in relation to clinical practice.
  • Demonstrated typing skills and computer literacy with experience on Windows based computer applications.
HOW TO APPLY

Please respond to the below two questions (max 4000 characters including spaces) and submit this with your CV and other required information.

Question 1: Describe how you have demonstrated 3 years of critical care experience in either an Emergency Department, ICU/HDU or retrieval environment. In addition, a minimum of 2 years Full Time Equivalent ED nursing experience and 1-year Full Time Equivalent demonstrated triage experience or triage experience in a similar environment.

Question 2: Provide your understanding and an example of how you acted as a patient advocate for the deteriorating patient within a multidisciplinary team. In your answer, demonstrate your ability to identify the deteriorating patient and appropriate course of action.
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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Should an eligibility list be created, it can be used to fill temporary and short-term vacancies that may become available over the next 18 months. The eligibility list can also be used to fill other positions, at the same, or other locations, that are at the same grade and substantially the same capability level.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.

If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within NSW Ambulance, please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator, Callista Bryan, on 02 9320 7644 or .

If you wish to discuss any accessibility requirements in relation to your application, please contact our Diversity and Culture Advisor, Joe Wasuruj, on 02 9320 7339 or

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).
  • New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
  • 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. Please provide proof of booster
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NSW Health

Eveleigh, NSW
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