Clinical Nurse Specialist

South Metropolitan Health Service; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Other professional and location-based

Job summary

South Metropolitan Health Service seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join General Surgery / Older Adult Surgical Inpatient Service (OASIS) at Fiona Stanley Hospital. The CNS will support the NUM, supervise care delivery, and contribute to professional standards and quality improvement projects.

The CNS will provide expert consultation, mentor nursing staff, and participate in education and research to advance nursing practice within the service.

Responsibilities

• Supervise delivery of high-quality patient care within the CNS specialty.
• Develop standards of practice and implement changes to clinical practice.
• Lead staff education and contribute to research and quality improvement.
• Provide a consultation service within their area of expertise within the Hospital.
• Mentor and role-model junior nurses as part of the nursing leadership team.

Job description

This recruitment process offers a Permanent Full-time / Permanent Part-time contract. We currently have 1 FTE available commencing. Job Share Arrangement may be available.

Position Profile and Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team at General Surgery / Older Adult Surgical Inpatient Service (OASIS). As part of the multidisciplinary team the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), in partnership with the NUM, is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care within their speciality. The CNS supports the NUM by supervising the delivery of quality patient care, through developing standards of practice, implementing changes to clinical practice, education of staff and initiating research and quality improvement activities. The CNS is responsible for the provision of a consultation service within their area of expertise within the Hospital. As a senior nurse has professional accountability to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and provides mentorship and role modelling for nurses and contributes to the advancement of the profession, in keeping with the vision and values for Fiona Stanley Nursing.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Courtney Hunter, Coordinator of Nursing Surgical on 0401 381 313 or via email [e-mail]

About Us

At South Metropolitan Health Service , every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time , we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led . Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

Fiona Stanley Hospital

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is an 863-bed tertiary and quaternary hospital providing a broad range of specialised healthcare services. These include the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated mental health facilities, maternity, paediatric and neonatal care, as well as the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers highly specialised treatments such as heart and lung transplantation and hyperbaric medicine. Adjacent to the hospital, the FSH Medihotel operates within the Aegis Health Building and provides an innovative extension of FSH healthcare services, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Accessibility and Support

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, please contact Courtney Hunter, Coordinator of Nursing Surgical on 0401 381 313 or via email [e-mail]

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within SMHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
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