Clinical Nurse Specialist (Community) - St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney

Position Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Community CNS2)

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Hours per week: 32

Position Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Year1/2

Salary: $109,945.46 - $113,556.22 (Pro Rata) 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 in a dynamic team leading our approach to the provision of quality care to community clients of the Palliative Care Service.

The Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist 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.

The successful applicant will be expected to be able to provide evidence-based, clinically sound and holistic patient care in partnership with clients and their families and other health professionals. Part of the role will also include assisting the inpatient Clinical Nurse Navigator to triage referrals, manage waitlists and lead multidisciplinary meetings, while collaborating with internal and external key stakeholders.

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 possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who have experience in palliative care nursing, who can work independently.

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 and hold a current NSW driver's licence (Class C or above).

• 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.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Applications close on 7th November 2024

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 10/31/2024