Posted:
10/9/2024, 5:15:09 PM
Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Position Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per week: 38
Position Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Year 1/2
Salary: $109,945.46 - 113,556.22 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Enterprise Agreement 2017
Department Name: Palliative Care Service, Darlinghurst Campus
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
Employee Assistance Program
Work/Life balance
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS2) to work as a Clinical Nurse Navigator in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to clients of the Palliative Care Service.
In this role, you will exercise extended autonomy of decision making and clinical judgement while coordinating the flow and care coordination of patients in the palliative care service. This will include, but is not limited to, triaging referrals, managing waitlists, leading multidisciplinary meetings, collaborating with internal and external key stakeholders, and reviewing data for service improvement.
The Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Navigator is an experienced registered nurse with advanced knowledge of the health needs of patients diagnosed with life-limiting illnesses. They will demonstrate the ability to act as a professional role model and clinical leader, with a high-level capacity for patient advocacy, while working independently and as part of the multidisciplinary team.
Our Culture: St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015). Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you: We are seeking a skilled and energetic Clinical Nurse Specialist who possesses a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who have experience, or an interest, in palliative care nursing, who can work independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse multidisciplinary team.
Application Instructions: To have you application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria
Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency
Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification
Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team at a senior level
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated effective computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system
Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurse
Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment
Applications close on 7th November 2024
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care