Cnc - Clinical Emergency Response (Cers)

Operated by Healthscope, Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) is located in Frenchs Forest in Northern Sydney just 13kms north of the CBD. The hospital is a contemporary 488 bed facility comprising of 60% public and 40% private beds. We provide a wide range of health services to the local community including Surgery, a 50 bed Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Birthing, Paediatrics, Cardiac, Mental Health, Dialysis, Cancer Centre and Outpatients.

NBH has thirteen operating theatres, one hybrid/cardiac catheter theatre, two Catheter Laboratories and four endoscopy procedure rooms, all supported by a critical care unit which includes two intensive care wards. Northern Beaches Hospital is a dedicated facility for all patients in our local area. It was thoughtfully designed to optimise patient safety and overall experience, and to provide meaningful management and operational efficiencies that benefit everyone.

Key to the hospital’s success is a highly skilled and expert team of staff who are supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Clinical Emergency Response System and Disaster Response is responsible for the care elements outlined in the Clinical Deterioration clinical standard, and for working with our senior leadership in relation to disaster preparedness.   You will be developing hospital-wide strategies in relation to clinical deterioration that are evidence-based and meet the needs of our patients and organisation. You will develop strong working relationships with the Intensive Care Medical and Nursing Team at Northern Beaches Hospital, as this role involves significant collaboration with ICU, outreach services and after hours clinical support teams.

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Nursing, you will be supported by the senior medical, nursing and allied health teams.

To be successful:

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent as applicable & a post graduate qualification in critical care.
• At least 5 years full time post-registration experience & at least 3 years’ experience in Critical Care

Desirable Qualifications:

• Research experience 
• Experience working in the private health system

Employee Benefits:Our OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to a range of wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging and more as well as discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport!

• Wellness benefits including a wide offering of holistic support through our Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and members of their immediate family.
• OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers.
• Variety of leave options
• Salary packaging that includes additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership