An exciting opportunity has emerged to join the Infection Prevention and Control team at Ryde hospital on a permanent full-time basis.Ryde Hospital is currently undergoing $479 million redevelopment.This redevelopment will provide significant opportunity for innovative approaches to clinical practice in a modern, purpose built facility that has the community needs at the forefront in planning and design. Staff working at Ryde Hospital will be part of this exciting journey.Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,107.10 - $2,176.30 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ476879Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.Where you'll be workingRyde Hospitalis having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.What you'll be doingThe Infection Prevention Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 will be working as part of a team which exercises professional knowledge and judgement and works cooperatively with stakeholders in providing leadership and guidance in Infection Prevention and control for Ryde Hospital.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Nurse Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills.
- Provides leadership in the development of nursing speciality clinical practice and service delivery.
- Exercises professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care and ability to function in a multidisciplinary team.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Anderson on Rachel.Anderson@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9858 7301.This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the You will be required to complete the and during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.NSW Health is committed to implementing the .Applications Close: 2 April 2024