Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 - Cardiology - Temporary Full Time
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ548063 Requisition #
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.9 - $134,500.7 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ548063
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: 16 February 2025
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
Where you'll be working
The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting Cardiology.
The vision for nursing and midwifery at The Sutherland Hospital is to: Build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery.
For more information we encourage you to contact Peter Xafellis on Peter.Xafellis@health.nsw.gov.au
A Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 is a registered nurse appointed as such to a position approved by the Health Service, who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition, the employee must have approved post graduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed to or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the Health Service.
The primary purpose of the Clinical Nurse Consultant is to provide clinical leadership and expert cardiology care and clinical advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals regarding complex care needs. In partnership with the multidisciplinary team and primary care providers, the CNC delivers high quality cardiology care services across The Sutherland Hospital by providing consultative cardiology services.
Acting as a clinical expert in the area of cardiology and resource person to staff, the CNC will have particular expertise inclusive of health assessments, care pathways, advanced care planning and on-going symptom management.
Our Hospital and Community:
Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire, colloquially known as ‘The Shire’. Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) and located in Caringbah, the hospital campus is close to some of Sydney’s great beaches, restaurants, bars and cafes at Cronulla and is close to the beautiful Royal National Park. At Miranda, just a short walk away from the hospital, there is a Westfield Shopping Centre and cinema complex.
The Benefits:
- Fitness Passport
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Salary packaging options - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
Selection Criteria:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Minimum five years full time equivalent post qualification experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field and post graduate qualifications relevant to the field of practice
- Proven 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 inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
- Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence based research.
- Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes.
- Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in client-centred consultancy with the ability to work independently.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases (including Covid-19) for all positions prior to offer.
- At South Eastern Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
