Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Medical Imaging

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine Employment Type : Temporary Full Time until October Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Remuneration : $135, – $138, per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week : 38 Applications Close : Sunday, 7 December The Role The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Nursing and Midwifery – Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures guides our profession in the development of effective person-centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision-making, collaborative relationships, compassionate and person-centred leadership, and supporting innovative practices. The nursing vision for Prince of Wales Hospital is 'Transforming Person-Centred Care Together'. This approach to all nursing practices ensures we collaborate together on all aspects of healthcare, inclusive of staff, placing the person at the centre of shared decision making underpinned by respect, mutual understanding and facilitated choice. As a Clinical Nurse Consultant in SESLHD you will play a pivotal role to Medical Imaging & Nuclear Medicine in clinical service and consultancy, clinical leadership, research, education and clinical services planning and management. As the Clinical Nurse Consultant you will utilise your extensive experience and / or qualifications to lead and provide expert clinical consultancy practice in the development and implementation of a service; provide leadership and direction for quality improvement and clinical service standards; lead skill development in coaching, clinical supervision and leadership; act as a role model, be responsible for engaging with staff, carers, patients and consumers to facilitate, support, and evaluate practice change related to patient care, fostering excellence in clinical, educational and professional leadership. You will be part of a team that strives to support each other to reach our potential, focus on what matters most and continue to be innovative in approaches to practice. Location Prince of Wales Hospital is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. Selection Criteria Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse. Having at least 5 years full time equivalent post-registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. Must have approved postgraduate nursing / midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he / she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation. An employer may also require a higher qualification in the specialist nursing field where such a qualification is considered essential for the performance of the individual position. Demonstrated ability to apply clinical expertise in a consultant role and the ability to work independently. Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice. Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidence-based nursing care. Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing change, and developing direction in clinical practice by initiation, utilisation, review and translation of evidence-based research into practice, within a person-centred framework. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, advanced computer skills and use of software programs to analyse data and produce reports. Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic and clinical service planning. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Min-Ting Pamela Lim on Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment / interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH- and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information For Applicants An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. #J-18808-Ljbffr