#525348 Clinical Nurse Specialist Department of Surgical Services Calvary Mater Newcastle Permanent Full-Time Salary Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist, Grade 2 Yr 1 – Yr 2. Remuneration: $55.45-$57.27 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options + RDO's THE ROLE: Are you a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact?
Look no further than Calvary, a prestigious healthcare provider with a rich history of delivering exceptional care.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in providing effective clinical management of the Anaesthetic Preoperative Clinic Service.
The position is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Pre Procedure Clinic, which includes the Anaesthetics clinics and Nurse Phone Clinics.
This highly specialised role will deliver effective communication through patient anaesthetics education and liaising with allied health services to optimise patients' health pre-operatively.
This role collaborates with the Theatre Nurse Manager, Director of Anaesthesia, and the Bookings department coordinator to effectively coordinate patient care and procedure dates to achieve the best outcomes for our patients.
To be successful in this role, you'll need to possess exceptional clinical skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a deep commitment to Calvary's values of hospitality, healing, stewardship, and respect.
Your ability to inspire and mentor others, coupled with your dedication to continuous improvement, will be instrumental in driving excellence throughout our nursing team.
DUTIES: Able to plan appropriate care in consultation with the patient and multidisciplinary team. Timely, complete, and accurate documentation of nursing care and patient's progress is entered into the patient's medical/electronic record and communicated to other team members. Performs comprehensive and accurate nursing assessments of patients. Ensures medical and nursing instructions are correctly performed. Fosters and promotes a multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of patient care within the hospital. Excels in analysis and insight when dealing with complex situations. Prioritises and implements planned care to achieve expected outcomes of established priorities. Able to provide education and information to patients and carers which facilitates their understanding and self-care. ABOUT YOU: Registered Nurse authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years' experience working in the Perioperative clinical environment. Excellent communication skills, leadership, administrative, and organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team environment during periods of high demand and activity. Strong organisational skills and the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines. Demonstrated experience in education and staff development. Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development. For further information, please contact Chris Aartsen, Operations Manager on email:
WHY JOIN US? CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area.
Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement.
Leave types may include but are not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave, and Sick Leave.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information.
Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits: Fitness Passport. Gender Neutral parental leave. Annual Leave Loading at 17.5%. Superannuation contributions at 11.5%. ADO's each month (for full-time employees). Novated leasing available for eligible employees. 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members. Generous salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! HOW DO YOU APPLY? Click 'Apply for Job' and follow the prompts.
As part of your application, you will be asked to: Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user). Attach a current resume. Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria. Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max). Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you'll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual, and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living, and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart.
Care from the heart.
If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today. Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but are not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
