inTouch Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
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- Clinical Nurse Specialist
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- REQ548577 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
- Maximise patient health through assessments, care coordination and health literacy.
- Paid ADO every month, plus annual leave (for full-time staff).
- Salary Packaging reduces taxable income, boosting your take-home pay.
Join inTouch as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and make a real impact! Provide holistic care, coordinate services, and empower patients to manage their health and avoid hospitalisation.
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.98 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment
What you'll be doing
The purpose of the inTouch Clinical Nurse Specialist is to provide holistic nursing care to patients who are at risk of hospital due to complex care needs due to health conditions such as, chronic disease, frailty due to aging-associated decline and COVID.
The objective of the position is to maximise the health outcomes for patients through conducting health assessments, providing care coordination between health care provides, assisting patients to access services and communicate health information to improve a patient’s health literacy so they can better manage their condition.
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Registration: Current Registered Nurse Division 1 National Registration APRHA.
Selection Criteria:
- Current Registered Nurse division 1 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with at least three (3) years relevant full time equivalent post registration experience working in the clinical area of chronic disease management inclusive of care coordination and self-management support.
- Post-graduate qualification specific to chronic disease management relevant to performing this role of Clinical Specialist Grade 2.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the provision and development of clinical practice by utilisation of evidence based research with a demonstrated understanding of current NSW Health Policies related to Chronic Disease Management, accompanied by a knowledge of General Practice.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and a diverse range of health care providers including those in government, non-government and community organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on service delivery, quality of care and team cohesion with an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance continuity of care between the acute sector, primary care providers and community-based services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology systems within a variety of applications.
- Current valid driver’s licence within Australia and willingness to use for work purposes.
- Preparedness to be flexible and adapt to changing role requirements as the service develops operationally.
Requisition ID: REQ548577
Applications Close: 27th March 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Margaret Cunha on Margaret.Cunha@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
