Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 – Adult Acute Care – Royal Hospital for Women
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Hours per Week:
38
Remuneration:
$130,****** – $133,****** per annum plus superannuation
Location:
Randwick, Sydney
Applications Close:
Sunday, 21 December ****
About the Role
Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Acute Care Services is responsible for the provision, maintenance and ongoing development of acute inpatient services for patients at the Royal Hospital for Women (RHW). The CNC reports to the Manager of the Close Observation Unit, Antenatal and Pregnancy Day Stay Services and works closely with Directors of Anaesthetics, Obstetric Medicine, Nursing Unit Managers of Gynaecology, Gynaecological Oncology, Anaesthetic Fellows, and registrars.
The CNC provides a complex clinical service integrating daily assessments across a wide range of acute services, meeting both surgery-specific and patient-specific needs. Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating and delivering an effective emergency response system, including adult resuscitation and CPR, management of acute collapse, and recognition and management of rapidly deteriorating clinical situations.
Participating in scenario-driven training for maternal collapse and cardiopulmonary resuscitation hospital-wide.
Supporting and training staff at other SESLHD facilities in the management of acute emergencies affecting women, including ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, maternal collapse, and massive blood transfusion.
Engaging in the development of policy, procedure, research and quality activities within the Acute Care Service.
Collecting data, liaising with medical and nursing colleagues, and assisting in the planning of equipment requirements for resuscitation and the management of acutely ill patients.
Qualifications and Experience
Registered nurse/midwife with at least 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience.
Post-registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field, or working toward such qualifications.
Minimum of 1 year's experience in an intensive or high-dependency setting.
Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums.
Knowledge of the Practice Development Framework and ability to apply evidence-based research to clinical practice.
Experience contributing to strategic and clinical service planning.
Proven skills in clinical teaching, identifying education needs, and competency in contemporary information systems.
Proven clinical leadership and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework.
Benefits
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce taxable income (up to $9 K for living expenses and $2.6 K for meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing).
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and families.
Discounted private health insurance.
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
EEO Statement
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises that everyone is unique and that you may require adjustments to the recruitment/interview process. If you need adjustments, please email SESLHD-Recruitment-RHW- to request assistance.
Information for Applicants
If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may occur only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained in the position description.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support at SESLHD- and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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Contact
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