Clinical Nurse Specialist

Description:

Ready for an exciting challenge? The Clinical Nurse Specialist position is your chance to fast-track your career in a dynamic rural facility!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 Per Annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging + Allowances
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ552985
Applications Close: Sunday, 23rd February 2025
What We Can Offer You
As the Clinical Nurse Specialist at Wee Waa, you will be offered:
Full-time support from the CNE.On-the-job ECAT training.0800 - 1730 (no overnights).Genuine opportunity to earn overtime.4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part-time employees.Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family.
About The Role
Join the team at Wee Waa Community Hospital and seize an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity to truly make an impact in your community! In this role, you’ll provide expert, holistic, and collaborative emergency care while delivering clinical services, education, consultation, and health promotion. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you’ll bring your expertise to both the general ward and emergency department, overseeing admissions and patient presentations. You’ll also guide and mentor your colleagues, providing valuable insights and expertise to the team. Enjoy strong support from rural and regional health services which requires no overnight shifts.
Where You’ll Be Working
Escape the hustle and bustle and embrace a rewarding career in Wee Waa, a welcoming rural community known for its friendly atmosphere and relaxed lifestyle. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist here, you'll make a real impact, working closely with a dedicated healthcare team while enjoying rural health incentives, career development opportunities, and a strong sense of community. With an affordable cost of living, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to outdoor adventures, Wee Waa offers the perfect balance of professional growth and lifestyle benefits.
About You
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously, taking ownership of your workload and accepting accountability for your actions, as well as your professional responsibilities. A strong background in Emergency Care, with recent and diverse clinical experience is crucial for this role. You will demonstrate excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. You'll manage and maintain up-to-date client files in iPM and impatient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Requirements
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the emergency department of their emergency department post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.Eligible to drive in NSW.
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position.
For role-related queries or questions contact Sarah Lawty at Sarah.Lawty@health.nsw.gov.au
Information For Applicants
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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