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$116,****** - $120,****** per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full-Time | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ****** | Applications close: Sunday 4 January ****
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The CNS2 in the Acute Surgical Unit (ASU) provides advanced clinical leadership and specialist nursing support in the management of patients admitted with acute surgical conditions at Wollongong Hospital. The role focuses on delivering safe, efficient, and evidence-based surgical care from admission through to discharge.
The CNS2 plays a key role in the early recognition and management of deteriorating patients, supports and actions clinical decision-making with the multidisciplinary team to ensure positive patient outcomes and optimised patient flow. The CNS2 will act as a clinical resource, providing education and support to nursing staff throughout the hospital for all acute surgical patients. The CNS2 will promote excellence in acute surgical nursing through leadership in practice development and quality improvement initiatives within the surgical service.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
Wollongong is located an hour's drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Current AHPRA Registration
Valid NSW Drivers Licence
Relevant post-registration qualification and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualification or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
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