Clinical Nurse Consultant - Integrated Chronic Care - Identified

About the opportunity:
We have an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to join the Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program (ICCAPP), team, as the Clinical Nurse Specialist, Level 2 (CNC2). Newcastle ICCAPP is co-located with the Referral and Intake, Planned Care for Better Health and Out of Hospital Care teams. ICCAPP is operationally managed by a Nurse Manager.


Operating hours: 8am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday, closed weekends and public holidays.


The CNC role works in conjunction with the Registered Nurses on the team. There is strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (clinical and non-clinical) to provide comprehensive, patient centred, case management, support at Medical clinics based at local Aboriginal Medical Centres, health screening, health related education and support. You will be provided with appropriate clinical and cultural support to ensure the capacity to develop professionally and personally. ICCAPP has teams across the District, who you will liaise and collaborate with to provide clinical support and guidance. 


About you:

The ICCAPP team are seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing holistic, culturally appropriate health services for Aboriginal people and their families.

• Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on patient care.
• Exceptional work ethic and strong time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Aboriginal people within their community to provide holistic care.
• Confidence to work independently within your scope of practice while knowing when to seek support
• Experience or strong interest in diabetes and/or cardiology health, with a deep understanding of chronic disease management & patient care strategies.
  

Essential criteria:

• Current Authority to Practice with AHPRA who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience.
• Post graduate qualification in chronic disease or evidence of working towards same and at least five years post graduate nursing experience with 3 years' experience in chronic disease management.
• Current NSW Driver's License and capacity to travel for work.

If This Sounds Like You, We Would Love You to Apply!


What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work life balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals