Clinical Nurse Consultant - CYPFHN
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ520308
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Children, Young People and Families Health Network
New England - Northwest
About the role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) position is an integral part of the Children Young People and Families Health Network (CYPFHN), offering a unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership in paediatrics for the Northwest area of HNELHD. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with paediatric level 4 wards and services at Tamworth and Armidale Hospitals, as well as smaller health locations, fostering strong communication and teamwork.
As a member of a paediatric network guided by the ACI, you will focus on optimising resource utilisation, promoting a collaborative approach to service development, standardising care practices, and enhancing staff development opportunities. Joining three other paediatrics CNCs, you will deliver expert paediatric advice and support to clinicians across HNELHD, ensuring a tailored approach to local needs. This role involves travel to various sites for education, training, and meetings, where you will lead initiatives in education, practice change, and guideline implementation, ultimately supporting evidence-based models of care.
Where you’ll be working:
Armidale and Tamworth, nestled in the picturesque New England region of New South Wales, offer a delightful blend of rural charm and vibrant community spirit.
Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a 99-bed rural referral hospital. The Hospital provides acute health care services to residents of Armidale and surrounding towns.
Tamworth Hospital stands as a cornerstone of healthcare in the region, offering a comprehensive range of services from emergency care to specialised treatments.
Benefits:
- Superannuation contributions 11.5%.
- Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time).
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
- Working for a highly regarded public health facility, where supporting the local community is at the forefront of our business strategy.
- Career Development opportunity.
- You will benefit from robust support from the dedicated team of Clinical Nurse Consultants (CNCs) within CYPFHN, as well as the broader team.
- The Director of Nursing for CYPFS in HNELHD will oversee line management, while professional leadership will be guided by the service manager of CYPFHN. Comprehensive orientation, education, and training will be provided to ensure your success in this role.
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- At least 5 years post graduate nursing experience and at least 3 years speciality clinical practice in Paediatrics.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes.
About you:
- This role is ideal for you if you possess extensive paediatric experience, exemplary communication skills, and a strong desire for innovation and change.
- You will have a profound understanding of rural and remote paediatric services, along with insights into the barriers to care, which will greatly enhance your effectiveness in this role.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week commencing Monday 18th November 2024.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sinead Redman on Sinead.Redman@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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