Afterhours Clinical Development Nurse SCH
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Remuneration: 113243.15 - 116963.48 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ569791
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
Where you'll be working
The Sydney Children’s Hospital. We are Australia’s largest paediatric health service network and world class research institution Be a part of a caring team the aims to provide the best care and service to children in NSW while supporting staff to develop within health rewarding workplaces.
What you'll be doing
This position provides clinical support and development to nurses across the facility. The AHCDN will work in collaboration with the Nurse Education Manager, Nurse Manager of Staffing, Nursing Unit Managers and the Nursing Education team identifying staff requiring clinical development support. The AHCDN will have opportunity to work with the education team to participate in education delivery of the formal SCHN transitioning nurse programs and will support mandatory training by providing regular Resus4Kids and Between The Flags Tier 2 sessions This position is a 0.5 FTE job share working a rotating roster.
The AHCDN will work 1300-2130 weekdays and negotiable shifts on weekends.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the relevant clinical area of their post-registration qualification.
- Demonstrated evidence of advanced clinical practice in the specialty area.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and problem solving capabilities; able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong commitment to contribute to own and team professional development and act as a resource person and to mentor others within the specialty where required.
- Demonstrated evidence of contribution to the development of clinical practice relevant to paediatrics.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making capabilities and leadership in the development of nursing specialty clinical practice and service delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise professional knowledge and judgment in providing complex care requirements of patients/clients in the specialty field.
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Robyn Galway on robyn.galway@health.nsw.gov.au or 0476835831
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 27/04/2025
