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Form of work We are seeking enthusiastic, proactive Registered Nurse for Critical Care Clinical Nurse Consultant role in Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. This is a great opportunity for nursing professionals looking to continue to develop their skills and be a part of a community focused nursing team.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 02 February 2024
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2)
Remuneration: $2,359.30 - $2,406.30 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ370458
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Intensive Care Unit
What you'll be doing
The critical Care CNC role plays a key role in providing leadership to both the Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as well as the Clinical Emergency Response System (CERS) across the whole hospital.
The CNC will provide clinical leadership through advanced practice skills to review patients who may require admission to ICU and provide support to ward staff.
Monitor and review the Clinical Emergency Response data, Co leadership responsibility for National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, Blood Management and Communicating for Safety.
Monitor mandatory training compliance for Basic and Advanced Life Support and assist with competency assessments for the Medical Officers. The CNC will also identify, plan and deliver specialist clinical education for the hospital on topics relating to critical care, deteriorating patients and blood products. The CNC will also assist with the dissemination of relevant research to the clinical workforce and will work to support ongoing quality improvement projects relating to critical care.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
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 effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
Demonstrated ability to undertake quality improvement and research activities that influence and enhance clinical practice and implement change.
Demonstrated computer skills with experience using MS Office programs and electronic filing systems.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Maria Manna on Maria.Manna@health.nsw.gov.au
All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in a clinical area or are required to attend clinical areas are considered category A. Category A positions are required to provide evidence of having received three doses of COVID-19 vaccine in accordance with the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (TGA) and meet the requirements of the Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate.
Applications Close: 10 February 2023
