An exciting prospect awaits a skilled and motivated candidate to become part of the Cardiology Ward amd step into the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist at a private hospital in Wollongong. This is a permanent full-time position.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will perform duties with the support and guidance of the Department Manager, Team, and Shift Leaders to ensure a high level of quality patient care is delivered in line with the care values and strategic direction of the hospital. You will join a dynamic 24-bed unit and care for patients with varying complexities of cardiology and cardiothoracic care needs. In addition, you will provide mentoring and education to your colleagues and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
REQUIREMENTS
* Current registration with AHPRA;
* Minimum 5 years recent cardiothoracic experience working in a ward/ unit of this specialty;
* Ability to interpret complex ECG’s and escalate clinical needs accordingly;
* Extensive experience in managing and teaching cardiac pacing;
* Confidence in troubleshooting and escalating the complex needs of the cardiothoracic patient;
* A passion for mentoring and educating the nursing staff working within the cardiothoracic setting;
* Excellent written and verbal communication;
* Postgraduate qualifications in Critical Care (Cardiothoracic) or working towards (desirable);
* CALS qualified (desirable).
BENEFITS
* Free access to LinkedIn Learning;
* Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts;
* Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster;
* Free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching, and support 24/7;
* Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities, e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, and novated leasing.
ABOUT THE FACILITY
The hospital, located in Wollongong, is a 171-bed private acute facility that provides all primary services, including an intensive care unit, 10 operating theatres, cardiac and vascular Labs, and an Endoscopy suite. Surgical specialities include Cardiothoracic, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, interventional cardiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, Head and Neck, Gynaecological, Urology, Colorectal, upper GI, General, Vascular, and Plastics. The Maternity Unit is made up of 4 birth rooms, 25 postnatal beds, and 7 SCN bays.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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