Job Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Memory and Cognition
Sydney Local Health District seeks a skilled Clinical Nurse Specialist to join its team at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse with post-registration qualifications and experience in clinical areas.
The successful candidate will assist in the running of Memory and Cognition Clinics, ensuring patients are well prepared for their appointment. They will participate in Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to develop care plans for patients following clinic visits.
This role offers senior nursing clinical leadership in the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery within a nursing unit, team or service. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will employ advanced clinical skills and exercise extended autonomy of decision making working closely with managers and other senior clinicians.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide expert clinical guidance and support to nurses and other healthcare professionals.
* Develop and implement evidence-based clinical policies and procedures.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of education programs for nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the achievement of patient outcomes.
Requirements:
* Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
* Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in clinical areas.
* Ability to work a Monday to Friday roster.
* Ability to prioritise and problem solve to manage complex clinical care needs.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with advanced interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Working at Sydney Local Health District offers many benefits, including accrued annual leave, paid parental leave and annual leave loading, access to free courses, qualifications and coaching, and confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.