Clinical Nurse Specialist

Healthscope; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education support

Career progression

Flexible rostering

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted health insurance

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Knox Private Hospital in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Clinicial Nurse Specialist to lead advanced nursing care in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, ENT and paediatrics. You will mentor staff, promote best practice and work with multidisciplinary teams to drive outcomes.

The role requires RN registration with AHPRA, 4+ years in acute settings and postgraduate credentials in a relevant specialty, with a commitment to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 4 years' post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting.
• 3 years in Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, ENT and/or Paediatrics.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care.
• Postgraduate qualifications (or working towards) in a relevant specialty will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Providing clinical leadership and support to nursing teams.
• Acting as a resource and mentor for junior staff.
• Supporting quality improvement and accreditation activities.
• Promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Skills

AHPRA RN registration

Clinical leadership

Advanced assessment

Communication

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Permanent Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available

Knox Private Hospital is seeking experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) to join our surgical and specialty ward teams. We have exciting opportunities available across Larra Ward (Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery) and Sherbrooke Ward (Orthopaedics, ENT & Paediatrics).

This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, driving clinical excellence, and supporting the development of their colleagues in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About the Role

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide advanced clinical care and leadership within the clinical area. The CNS supports staff development through bedside teaching, coaching, and role modelling. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in promoting best practice, mentoring nursing staff, and contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
• Providing clinical leadership and support to nursing teams
• Acting as a resource and mentor for junior staff
• Supporting quality improvement and accreditation activities
• Promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum 4 years' post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting with 3 years working within the relevant speciality field.
• Relevant clinical experience in Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, ENT and/or Paediatrics
• Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Strong communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care
• Postgraduate qualifications and have 12 months experience in the area of qualification as an RN; (or working towards) in a relevant specialty will be highly regarded

Why Join Knox Private Hospital?

At Knox Private Hospital, you'll become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and community. We foster a culture of collaboration, professional growth and continuous learning, ensuring our nurses are supported to achieve their career goals.

• Ongoing professional development and education support
• Career progression opportunities within Healthscope
• Flexible rostering options
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance
• Supportive and inclusive team environment

More Information

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment.

Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.