Clinical nurse specialist - palliative care - queanbeyan

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care - Queanbeyan

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Location: Queanbeyan

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $***** - $***** per hour

Hours per Week: 20

Requisition ID: REQ******

Application Close: 5 June ****

Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date

The Clinical Nurse Specialist delivers person‐centred specialist nursing care at an advanced practice level for the designated speciality in collaboration with team members. Provides clinical leadership, support and supervision to less experienced clinicians to achieve people‐focused quality care, exercises extended autonomy in clinical decision making, and leads the development of nursing specialty practice advancement.

Utilises evidence‐based practice, critical thinking, and effective communication to advocate for and implement individualised person‐centred care. Supervises, delegates and negotiates with others to deliver quality nursing care and embraces change in care coordination.

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant post‐registration qualifications in Palliative Care.
• Minimum of three years' experience in the clinical speciality.
• Knowledge and experience of the complexities and challenges involved in providing speciality nursing care within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision making and leadership in the advancement of nursing specialty practice.
• Effective clinical communication through IT, written and verbal means, with strong interpersonal skills.
• Application of evidence‐based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement person‐centred care at an extended role level with a commitment to quality improvement.
• Ability to supervise, delegate and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care, and willingness to demonstrate leadership and embrace change.
• Evidence of professional development and commitment to maintaining competence, enhancing skills, and sharing expertise as a resource person and mentor.
• Current unrestricted driver's licence and willingness to drive/travel as required, including long distances and overnight stays.

Health and well‐being benefits including a Fitness Passport and annual influenza vaccinations.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‐safe workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ communities and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives. All staff are expected to prioritise the safety and welfare of children and young people.