Clinical Nurse Consultant Aged Services Emergency Team
Join the Aged Services Emergency Team (ASET) in a temporary full-time Clinical Nurse Consultant role, supporting a multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality care to older adults.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 27 March 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2)
Remuneration: $2,527.30 - $2,577.70 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ592466
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Hospital Emergency Department
What you'll be doing
You'll assess patients 65+ within the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai catchment, focusing on reducing re-presentations and enhancing discharge planning. This is a unique opportunity to build expertise in aged care within a dynamic, 7-day service. The role will work closely with Rehabilitation Aged Care Service and the Emergency Department at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. In addition the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
- Demonstrated 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 interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
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For role related queries or questions contact Nick Cockrell on Nick.Cockrell@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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