CNC Grade 2- Aged Care/ACAU – Temporary Full Time - The Sutherland Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $128,030.56 - $130,582.09 per annum plus Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ532402
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: 17 November 2024
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting to Barkala/ACAU.
The vision for nursing and midwifery at The Sutherland Hospital is to: Build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery.
Where you'll be working:
Barkala is a secure ward with a total of 23 beds catering for acutely unwell medical aged patients. Care includes management of acute delirium, acute conditions on the background of chronic illnesses and in some cases, palliative care. Barkala also encompasses The Aged Care Assessment Unit (ACAU) which is a 9 bed unit (with 8 telemetry monitors). Patients who are admitted to ACAU have a rapid comprehensive workup with early interventions that may facilitate discharge back home where appropriate. ACAU works under a Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) model of care, which has a 48 hour length of stay. This model of care has dramatically reduced the length of stay of older people with in the Emergency Department, which has demonstrated to improve patient outcomes in this patient cohort.
Clinical Nurse Consultant/Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 2 means: a registered nurse/midwife appointed as such to a position approved by the public hospital or public health organisation, who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition, the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for ensuring the highest standard of care is achieved for aged care patients within the inpatient and ED setting. Key components of the role include assisting both aged care patients and their carers to navigate their inpatient journey from admission through to discharge. Responsibilities also include the KPI’s & nursing responsibilities for the Aged Care Assessment Unit (ACAU) Clinical Nurse Consultants are employed as Grade 2 according to the criteria outlined below, and in line with the NSW Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award.
Our Hospital and Community:
Selection Criteria
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- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a minimum 5 years full time equivalent post qualification experience with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field with postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field of practice, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
- Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
- Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence-based research.
- Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
- Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in client-centered consultancy with the ability to work independently.
- Current NSW Drivers License
The Benefits:
- Salary packaging options - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
- Salary packaging options - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jacqueline Primmer on Jackie.Primmer@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments:
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases (including Covid-19) for all positions prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
Category A workers and new recruits who are non-compliant with seasonal influenza vaccination or have a medical contraindication to influenza vaccinations must comply with all other infection control risk reduction strategies as directed while working in a Category A position.
