Job Description:
Position Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Position Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (Year 1 to 2)
Salary: $109,945.46 - $113,556.22 base per annum
Enterprise Agreement: Named NSW (non declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Nurses Agreement 2017
Department Name: The Gorman Unit, Alcohol and Drug Service
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
Employee Assistance Program
Work/Life balance
About the role:
A vacancy exists in the Gorman Unit, for a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist 2. The successful candidate will take an extended leadership role in the coordination of Alcohol and other Drug Service nursing and health care within and across different care contexts to facilitate optimal health outcomes. This includes appropriate referral to, and consultation with, other relevant health professionals, service providers, and community and support services during intake and the patient's inpatient stay. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to be able to provide evidence-based nursing care to people of all ages and cultural groups, including individuals, families and communities within an inpatient alcohol and other drug treatment service.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team so as to achieve goals and health outcomes. The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 practices independently and interdependently with an extended scope of practice, autonomy and decision making, assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions and delegation of care to registered nurses, enrolled nurses and health care workers. This role is an with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high-quality patient centred care.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_030) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 who possess a passion for person centred care with experience in Alcohol and other drug service.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
2. Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.
3. Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification.
4. Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team at a senior level.
5. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
6. Demonstrated effective computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system.
7. Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurse.
8. Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment.
Applications close on 30 May 2024
If you have any difficulties accessing the Position Description or Job Demands Checklist for this role, please contact the Talent Team at talenthealthnsw@svha.org.au who will gladly forward you a copy.
Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:
Contact Details:
Michelle Laing, NUM The Gorman Unit, (02) 8382 1210, michelle.laing@svha.org.auAlternate Contact:
Closing Date:
30 May 2024 11:59pmReconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan
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