Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team. As a key member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, you will provide advanced practice specialist nursing care to individuals in collaboration with the designated specialty.
Your primary responsibility will be to deliver high-quality patient care through clinical leadership, support, and supervision. You will utilize evidence-based practices to ensure the delivery of specialized nursing care that meets the unique needs of each patient.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement strategies to improve patient outcomes and experiences. This may involve collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
Key Responsibilities
* Clinical Leadership: Provide clinical guidance and support to less experienced clinicians to achieve quality care.
* Evidence-Based Practice: Utilize best practices to deliver specialized nursing care.
* Patient Outcomes: Develop and implement strategies to improve patient outcomes and experiences.
* Collaboration: Work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must have:
* A current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
* Relevant post-registration qualifications in Alcohol and Other Drugs with a minimum of three years' experience working in the clinical specialty.
* Demonstrated competencies in and knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in providing specialty nursing care.
* Ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision making capabilities and leadership in the development of nursing specialty practice advancement.
* Effective clinical communication skills through the use of information technology, written and verbal means, and sound interpersonal skills.
* Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person-centred care at an extended role level.
Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care. In return, we offer a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Work Environment
You will be working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment to delivering high-quality services.
We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce to apply.
Australian Work Rights: applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of their own Temporary Visa.