Clinical Nurse Consultant

About Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH), operated by Healthscope, is located in Frenchs Forest in Northern Sydney, 13km north of the CBD. NBH is a contemporary 488-bed facility comprising 60% public and 40% private beds. We provide a wide range of health services including Surgery, Emergency Department, Intensive Care, Birthing, Paediatrics, Cardiac, Mental Health, Dialysis, Cancer Centre and Outpatients. NBH has thirteen operating theatres, a hybrid/cardiac catheter theatre, two Catheter Laboratories and four endoscopy procedure rooms, supported by a critical care unit with two intensive care wards. NBH is committed to patient safety, experience and operational efficiency, supported by professional development opportunities for staff.

Key to the hospital's success is a highly skilled team of staff supported by a comprehensive range of professional development opportunities.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Diabetes is responsible for providing clinical leadership to the clinical service, aligning with the strategic direction, operational processes and quality management of our services. The CNC ensures that all care elements associated with the relevant clinical standard are in place, evidence-based and continually evaluated. The CNC focuses on implementing dynamic harm reduction strategies for patients, with a specific emphasis on clinical deterioration. The CNC will be an expert practitioner linking evidence and research to clinical practice, with a strong ability to influence models of care. The CNC provides expert clinical care and advice to patients, healthcare professionals and carers in relation to best practice. The CNC develops, facilitates, implements and evaluates care plans in consultation with Visiting Medical Officers, Staff Specialists, Junior Medical Officers and nursing and allied health teams.

• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent as applicable & a post graduate qualification in the specialty field
• At least 5 years full time post-registration experience and at least 3 years' experience in the specialty field
• Credentialed Diabetes Educator

• Research experience
• Experience working in the private health system

Our OneHealthscope rewards program provides wellness benefits, discounted Healthscope services for you and your family, salary packaging and more, including discounted onsite parking at Northern Beaches Hospital and access to Fitness Passport.

• Wellness benefits including an Employee Assistance Program and free services including medical examination of employees and discounted Healthscope services for permanent Healthscope employees and their immediate family
• OneHealthscope rewards program with national deals and discounts for travel, health insurance and banking offers
• Variety of leave options
• Salary packaging that includes additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease and Airline/Club membership

For further enquiries: Please contact Joanna Hayward, Medicine Services Manager via e-mail joanna.hayward@healthscope.com.au

To Apply: Please click on the Apply button to be taken to our online application form. Include a cover letter and your CV, along with the contact details of 2 professional referees.

Salary: A base rate of $66.30/hour, based on years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and NSWNMA/ANMF – NSW Nurses and Midwives' – Enterprise Agreement 2020 - 2024.

Our commitment to quality and safety for patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current (12 months or less) National Police check and a NSW Working with Children Check, prior to appointment. Persons in patient contact roles will provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases prior to commencement.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care