Clinical Nurse Specialist

Healthscope; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Discounted health insurance

Fitness Passport access

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Reduced staff parking rates

Job summary

Healthscope is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist for Acacia (Surgical A Ward) at Norwest Private Hospital. You will provide advanced clinical leadership, champion patient-centred care and mentor nursing staff in a dynamic surgical setting.

As part of the Acacia team, you will lead clinical excellence, collaborate with VMOs and multidisciplinary teams, and drive continuous improvement across the ward. NSQHS compliance and governance are integral to daily practice.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant surgical specialty or working towards completion.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and influence nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centred care with clinical excellence and safety.
• Provide advanced clinical leadership and role modelling for nursing practice.
• Mentor nursing staff and foster professional development.
• Promote individualised patient care and positive family experiences.
• Collaborate with VMOs and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and contribute to service development.
• Support governance, accreditation and NSQHS compliance activities.
• Facilitate effective communication with patients and families.
• Contribute to positive workforce culture and teamwork.
• Participate in Senior Nurses Forum and drive service improvement.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical mentorship

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Postgraduate surgical qualification

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist | Acacia (Surgical A Ward)

Clinical Excellence. Leadership. Patient-Centred Care

At Norwest Private Hospital, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care through clinical excellence, innovation and collaboration. As one of the largest private hospitals in NSW, our 277-bed facility provides a comprehensive range of surgical, medical and obstetric services supported by advanced technology and highly skilled multidisciplinary teams.

Norwest Private Hospital is also home to a Centre of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, accredited by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), recognising excellence in surgical expertise, multidisciplinary care, standardised clinical pathways, patient education and patient outcomes.

The Opportunity

We are seeking experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialists to join our highly skilled Acacia (Surgical A Ward) team.

Multiple opportunities are available for clinicians who are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care, demonstrating clinical excellence and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

These are exciting opportunities to join a thriving surgical service and play a key role in providing advanced clinical leadership, supporting staff development and enhancing patient outcomes. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will contribute to clinical excellence, champion individualised care and help shape the future of surgical nursing within Acacia (Surgical A Ward).

Acacia (Surgical A Ward) provides care across a diverse range of specialties including:

• General Surgery
• Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
• Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
• Breast Surgery
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• ENT Surgery
• Complex Surgical Services

The ward plays a key role in supporting Norwest Private Hospital's recognised Centre of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, reflecting our commitment to excellence in surgical care, multidisciplinary collaboration and outstanding patient outcomes.

At Acacia (Surgical A Ward), we strive to be recognised for delivering exceptional individualised patient care through clinical excellence, strong teamwork, compassion and continuous improvement. Our team is committed to creating positive experiences for patients, families and colleagues while supporting professional growth and innovation in surgical nursing.

At the heart of Acacia (Surgical A Ward) is a highly skilled and engaged nursing team known for its collaborative approach, commitment to professional development and focus on continually improving patient outcomes and experiences. Supported by an experienced Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator, Clinical Nurse Specialists and a dedicated Stomal Therapy Clinical Nurse Consultant, the team works together to deliver exceptional care every day.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be a valued member of the Acacia (Surgical A Ward) leadership team, working in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educator and fellow senior nurses to drive clinical excellence, patient-centred care and staff development.

As demand for surgical services continues to grow across Sydney's North West, this is an exciting opportunity to further develop your clinical leadership skills and influence the patient journey within a dynamic and innovative surgical environment.

Working alongside highly regarded surgeons, Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs) and multidisciplinary teams, you will help drive best-practice care, support staff development and contribute to service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will:

• Deliver safe, high-quality and evidence-based patient-centred care.
• Provide advanced clinical leadership and act as a role model for nursing practice.
• Support and mentor nursing staff, fostering clinical excellence and professional development.
• Promote individualised patient care and enhance patient and family experiences.
• Collaborate with Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs) and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Identify opportunities for quality improvement and contribute to service development initiatives.
• Support clinical governance, accreditation and NSQHS compliance activities.
• Facilitate effective communication between patients, families and healthcare teams.
• Contribute to positive workforce culture, engagement and teamwork.
• Participate in and contribute to the Senior Nurses Forum, supporting shared decision-making, service improvement and professional nursing leadership across the department.
• Champion patient safety, excellence and continuous improvement.

About You

You are an experienced and motivated Registered Nurse who demonstrates clinical expertise, professionalism and a passion for supporting others to succeed.

You thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment, enjoy coaching and mentoring colleagues, and are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience, including at least 2 years' experience in an acute surgical specialty area.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical skills within a surgical environment.
• Proven ability to lead, support and influence nursing practice.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and service excellence.
• Sound knowledge of NSQHS Standards.
• Excellent clinical assessment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster.
• Demonstrated nursing leadership, including the ability to positively influence clinical practice, support staff development and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant surgical specialty or working towards completion.
• Experience supporting quality improvement, accreditation or education initiatives.
• Experience within a private hospital environment.

Why This Opportunity Is Unique

• Join a diverse and growing surgical service
• Support a recognised Centre of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
• Work alongside highly regarded surgeons and Visiting Medical Officers across multiple specialties
• Be part of a highly skilled and engaged nursing team
• Influence patient outcomes and clinical excellence
• Develop future nursing talent through mentoring and coaching
• Contribute to innovation, quality improvement and service development
• Participate in departmental leadership through the Senior Nurses Forum
• Build your leadership capability within a supportive environment

What You'll Get in Return

• Continuous professional development, education and clinical support.
• Career progression opportunities within Healthscope.
• Access to Fitness Passport.
• Discounted health insurance for eligible employees.
• Salary packaging and novated leasing options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Reduced staff parking rates.
• Convenient location close to public transport and shopping precincts.

Why Healthscope

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, we make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families through compassion, expertise and teamwork. We are committed to creating opportunities for our people to grow, develop and thrive while delivering outstanding healthcare experiences.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are an experienced surgical nurse who is passionate about clinical excellence, mentoring others and delivering outstanding patient-centred care, we would love to hear from you.

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.