Clinical Nurse Consultant

Description:

A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care. The successful applicant(s) will be expected to be able to work within PSUAS to support the Real Time Prescription Monitoring Program (RTPM) which has been established to support NSW Government objectives to improve the regulation of, and reduce harm from, selected high risk medicines in NSW. The Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 will provide expert clinical advice and consultancy to health care professionals within a defined specialty. In addition to telephone advice, the PSUAS CNC will provide further support to the helpline callers via provision of resources such as emails with links to relevant websites, appropriate referral pathways and escalation if additional Specialist input is required. The PSUAS CNC will appropriately triage all incoming calls to ensure patient safety and recommend appropriate follow-up as required. The CNC will also provide specialist Consultation Liaison (CL) for patients admitted to the SVHS and support the Pain Service with CNC related activities.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check

The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.

About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive PD2020 _017. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.

What We Offer

• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Careers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance