Clinical Nurse Consultant - Paediatric

To apply for this position, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. At least 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years fulltime equivalent experience in the specialty field with post graduate qualifications relevant to Paediatric nursing or extensive experience in Paediatric nursing across a variety of settings.
2. Demonstrated effective communication including verbal, written and interpersonal skills and advanced information technology skills to provide complex consultancy services and influence innovative nursing practice
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team whilst working within the frameworks of acute and primary health care service delivery models
4. Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice
5. Demonstrated clinical expertise and proven ability to provide clinical leadership in the provision and development of contemporary practice by utilisation of evidenced based research with a demonstrated understanding of current NSW Ministry of Health Policies and National and State Standards related to Paediatric Nursing
6. Demonstrated ability to identify education needs and develop education for patients/clients and health care professionals
7. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the First 2000 days Integrated Model of Care and requirements in relation to the Paediatric specialty.

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• For role related queries or questions contact Luke Marks on Luke.Marks@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6369 8020

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. For guidance with the application process, please visit our website page.

Talent pool

If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates may be offered casual, permanent or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 12 months.

Targeted role

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to suitable Aboriginal applicants in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. Aboriginal applicants will be required to demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. Applicants can upload their Confirmation of Aboriginality as an attachment to their application.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information about this please contact Chantal Bates from the AES on 0458 301 956 or via email chantal.bates@aes.org.au or Abbey Orcher from the AES on 0408 663 482 or via email abbey.orcher@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

Working visas

Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.

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