Dementia and Delirium Clinical Nurse Consultant Emergency Department
Specialised support for older people within the Emergency Department - enhancing care, reducing hospital stays, and improving health outcomes for this population
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 16 December 2025 (With possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1)
Remuneration: $63.91 - $65.22 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ583367
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 every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There is a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You will 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
Ryde Hospital - CNC Team, located within the Emergency Department
Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.
What you'll be doing
The role is responsible for delivering specialised assessment, care coordination, and discharge planning for older people presenting to the Emergency Department. Working collaboratively with ED clinicians, the position focuses on improving health outcomes and reducing unnecessary hospital admissions and representations for individuals aged 70 and over, and Aboriginal people aged 50 and over. The role ensures timely, person-centred care for frail older adults with complex needs, supporting safe discharge home with appropriate services or coordinated admission to hospital with a care plan in place.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse who has a minimum of 5 years full time post graduate experience. In addition, the applicant must have an approved, or working towards post graduate qualification and/or substantial relevant experience to the specialty.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and people from Government and Non-government agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
- Demonstrated computer skills with experience using MS Office programs and electronic filing systems.
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For role related queries or questions contact Katja Schwerin on Katja.Schwerin@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 . 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.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications Close: 7 July 2025
