CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2 - Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2

Remuneration: $ $58.98 per hour

Hours Per Week: 16

Location: Post Anaesthetic Recovery Unit, Gosford Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ601347

Applications Close: Sunday 21 August at 11:59 pm

At Central Coast Local Health District, our vision is clear: Trusted care, better health for everyone.

Are you a passionate and experienced nurse leader looking to make a difference in surgical care? Join our dynamic perioperative team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, where you will play a vital role in the journey of our patients and lead a high-functioning team committed to delivering the best possible surgical outcomes.

About the Opportunity

As our Clinical Nurse Educator, you will:

• Lead with clinical expertise and confidence – Provide strong, hands-on leadership within the perioperative environment, guiding the team to deliver safe, evidence-based care and ensuring optimum patient outcomes across the surgical journey.
• Support and mentor a high-performing team – Act as a role model and educator, fostering collaboration, resilience, and professional growth in a fast-paced environment, while promoting a culture of learning and continuous development.
• Deliver excellence in patient care – Utilise your advanced post-anaesthetic clinical knowledge to provide compassionate, patient-centred care, ensuring every individual feels supported, valued, and safe throughout their surgical experience.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement – Contribute to service enhancement by identifying opportunities for improvement, and leading initiatives that streamline patient flow, strengthen quality standards, and achieve the best possible surgical outcomes.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) plus post graduate qualifications relevant to Post Anaesthetic Recovery unit and at least 3 years full time equivalent clinical experience in the specialty of the specified post graduate qualification - Perioperative nursing/Post Anaesthetic Recovery care.
• Demonstrated effective communication including verbal, written and interpersonal skills and information technology skills to provide complex specialty services and influence innovative nursing practice.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and clinical leadership in the area of specialty, including ability to develop nursing speciality clinical practice and service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to practice in accordance with the Registered Nurse Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Contact: Toni Hoad

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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