AddressA unique opportunity exists for an experienced cardiology nurse to support and empower patients to remotely monitor Heart Failure signs and symptoms in the community.
Who 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 working
North Sydney Local Health District, Management of Cardiac Function (MACARF) – based at Royal North Shore Hospital
What you'll be doing
The NSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Workforce will be compassionate, competent, confident, contemporary, capable and committed to leading person-centred health care.
You'll be responsible for educating patients on the proper use of remote monitoring devices, empowering them to track vital signs and symptoms from the comfort of their homes. Regularly reviewing the data collected, you'll closely monitor patients' health status, identifying any concerning trends or deviations that may require intervention. Collaborating closely with other healthcare professionals, you'll ensure timely adjustments to treatment plans and provide personalized guidance to patients based on their remote monitoring data. Your support and encouragement will be pivotal in fostering patient engagement and adherence to monitoring protocols, ultimately enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life.
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.
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating activities to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.
- Technical proficiency, using remote patient monitoring technology platforms and software, troubleshooting technical issues, and data analysis.
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For role related queries or questions contact Justine Barnard on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au or 0451 166 ***
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 NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 16 April 2024
