Clinical Nurse Specialist

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Work type: Permanent
Location: Wollongong Private Hospital
Categories: Nursing - Registered

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- Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

The Opportunity

The Clinical Nurse Specialist position in our Cardiothoracic & Cardiology Ward is an exciting and rare opportunity to join our established team.

We are a dynamic 24 bed unit who care for patient with varying complexities of cardiology and cardiothoracic care needs.

Procedures managed on the ward include:

- Pre and postoperative coronary angiograms +/- stents, PPM's, ICD's, EPS +/- ablations, PVI.
- VATS +/- anatomical resections, pleurodesis, biopsies.

As the unit continues to expand and thrive, we are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced RN/ CNS to join the team. Provide Mentoring and education of their colleagues and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will perform duties with the support and guidance of the Department Manager, Team and Shift Leaders to ensure a high level of quality patient care is delivered in line with the care values and strategic direction of the Hospital and Ramsay Health Care.

Skills and Experience

- Current registration with the AHPRA
- Minimum 5 years recent Cardiology experience working in a ward/ unit of this specialty.
- Ability to interpret complex ECG’s and elevate clinical needs accordingly.
- Extensive experience in managing and teaching about cardiology specific concepts
- Confidence in troubleshooting and escalating the complex needs of the Cardiology Patient
- A passion for mentoring and educating the nursing staff working within the cardiothoracic setting.
- Accredited in Advanced Life support
- Post graduate qualifications in Critical Care (cardiac) or working towards

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts -you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunitiese.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits.

The Hospital

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

- Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
- According to the role, Ramsay may require aWorking-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Yvette Payne via email at PayneY@ramsayhealth.com.au

Applications Close: 6 th January 2026

*Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Advertised: 09 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Jan 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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