After Hours Clinical Nurse Specialist (AHCNS) Clinical Nurse Specialist, Grade 2 Internal Rotation: Afternoon Shifts, Night Shifts, and 12-hour day shifts at weekends and on Public HolidaysFull and Part Time Hours availableNorthern Beaches Hospital is seeking senior nurses to lead patient care in the after-hours period. The role plays a key role in ensuring that our patients receive the right care, at the right time, by the right person. The AHCNS works very closely with the medical staff and has a key role in the medical handover.
The position supports nursing and medical staff, reviews all patients discharged from Intensive care, and any patient identified as at risk of deterioration. The role responds to and takes a lead role with the senior medical staff in all clinical emergency calls.
You will be an experienced registered nurse, clinically competent, with a broad range of clinical competence. You are able to recognise the deteriorating patients, implement interventions and appropriately escalate in a timely manner. Your communication skills must be of a very high standard, and you are comfortable communicating with all members of the healthcare team.
Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, you will be well supported and developed by the senior nursing team, Senior Medical Staff and the broader leadership team.
Northern Beaches Hospital is a dedicated facility for all patients in our local area. It was thoughtfully designed to optimise patient safety and overall experience and provide meaningful management and operational efficiencies that benefit everyone. Key to the hospital's success is a highly skilled and expert team of staff supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities.
Your personal attributes: A professional and positive can-do approach to workHighly developed communication skills both written and verbalAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamHighly developed IT skillsAbility to collate, interpret and present data in a meaningful wayDemonstrated commitment and provision of exceptional customer serviceAbility to problem solve in a professional and collaborative mannerSelf-motivated, demonstrates initiativeAbility to develop positive relationships with a diverse range of people both internal and external to the facilityIn this role, you will have: Full registration as a Nurse (level 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalentPost Graduate qualification in Acute Care, Emergency Nursing, Intensive Care or Coronary Care Nursing or equivalentAt least three years' experience in an acute healthcare facility in a relevant clinical specialtyDesirable Qualifications: Experience working in both the public and private healthcare systemAdvanced Life Support ProviderCannulationBenefits on offer: Discounted onsite parkingDiscounted gym memberships, including Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance ProgramsSalary Packaging via novated leaseBulk Billing services for employees and immediate family membersWhy Healthscope? When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.
Our people are at the heart of our organisation – no matter the role, every day, our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for. Healthscope opens the door to endless opportunities for our people, giving them the flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development and education and support our people to grow and flourish securely.
Further Enquiries: Please contact the below contacts via e-mail to arrange a time for an initial discussion.
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.
Successful applicants are required to provide evidence of a satisfactory current Police Record Check (within the last two months), a Working with Children Check, a Health Medical assessment and an Immunisation assessment before commencement.
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