Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD District Wide Service
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $ $58.98 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ604593
Application Close Date: 28/09/2025
Interview Date Range: 01/09/2025 – 08/10/2025
Contact Details: Belinda Boylson – |
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About You
* Are you hard working, enthusiastic and ready to be part of a new and friendly team?
* Do you have outstanding Nursing skills and experience in the Community Health Care setting?
* Do you have relevant Nursing qualifications and a passion for Aged Care?
About the Opportunity
COPILOT is a new acute care outreach service for older persons in the community or Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACF's) aimed at avoiding unnecessary Emergency Department presentations
The role involves working alongside a Geriatrician to provide advice and support to patient/family/RACF/NSW Ambulance to reduce hospital presentations by providing a comprehensive geriatric assessment and management plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team as well as addressing acute patient deterioration.
What You'll be Doing
The COPILOT Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 will provide safe, compassionate, quality, person centred specialist care and work in collaboration with clients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes for palliative care clients.
The COPILOT CNS2 will provide acute care outreach services to older persons in the community or Residential Aged care Facility (RACF) to avoid unnecessary Emergency Department presentations and will advise and support the patient/family/RACF/NSW Ambulance to reduce these hospital presentations by providing a comprehensive geriatric assessment and management plan in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team as well as addressing acute patient deterioration. They will also provide clinical leadership, support, and supervision for less experienced clinicians as well as the multidisciplinary team to achieve patient focused quality care.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
* Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation
* Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
* Demonstrated experience and skills in providing complex care in the relevant field.
* Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care.
* Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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