Clinical Documentation Specialist

Looking for a change in career pathway but want to continue making a difference in patient care? Become a CDS

An exciting opportunity is available for a nurse who is seeking a new challenge or wishing to build on their existing knowledge of clinical documentation improvement.

**About the Role**

As the Clinical Documentation Specialist, you will be engaging with doctors, nurses, and Allied Health staff to ensure all clinical documentation is complete and accurately reflects the complexity of each patient.

This dynamic role involves undertaking clinical documentation reviews, hospital-wide education and assists with quality improvement projects. The CDS works in alignment with the health information team as well as liaising with other leaders within the hospital.

This opportunity is a permanent part-time position, 48 hours/fortnight.

**About You**

To succeed in this role, you will be able to report on all outcomes in a standardised, efficient, and timely manner. You will be a self-motivated, ambitious individual who can work effectively in a team environment, but also autonomously and have a proven ability to engage with clinicians and other key stakeholders. A passion for quality improvement and promoting culture change desirable.
- You will also demonstrate the following: _
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Extensive experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good clinical relationships
- Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite programs
- Knowledge of the DRG classification system and private healthcare funding models _desirable_

**Remuneration**

A base hourly rate ranging from $52.86 - $56.83 + superannuation, based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances (QLD RN/RM Level 2)

**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**: 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.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
- **_Please note_**_ casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits._

**The Hospital**

Noosa Hospital is an acute care facility with a reputation for providing high quality and compassionate health care services to the Sunshine Coast community. The Hospital is located just minutes from the heart of Noosa and caters for both public and private patients. 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.

Ramsay focuses on maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety, being an employer of choice, and operating its business according to The Ramsay Way philosophy: "_People Caring for People_".

**Requirements**:

- _Must provide a _**National Police** check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**To Apply**

For enquiries, please contact Kara Richards, Acting Director of Clinical Services