Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Are you an experienced nurse passionate about aged care? Join our Aged Care Outreach Service as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and lead the way in delivering compassionate, client-centred care_

$113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging **|** Permanent Full Time** |**District position - based at Berry Hospital **|**REQ565368 **| Grade**: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 **|** **Applications close**: 27 April 2025

**Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.**

Your responsibilities will include assessing, diagnosing, and managing acute deteriorations in RACF residents, reducing emergency department presentations, and promoting hospital avoidance strategies to minimise complications. In addition, you will actively contribute to upskilling RACF nursing staff through education on common aged care conditions and the development of care pathways for recognising and responding to acute deteriorations. You will collaborate closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and facilitate direct hospital admissions when required, bypassing the emergency department. Join us in making a significant impact on the quality of life for older adults and improving their access to specialised care where they live.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

**A little about us.**

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

**Benefits of working with ISLHD.**

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Current AHPRA Registration and relevant post-registration qualification
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
- ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees._
- ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._

**Need more information or help applying?**
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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