Clinical Nurse Consultant, Geriatric Rapid Acute Care Evaluation (GRACE), Northern Sydney Local Health District. Hornsby, Sydney, NSW. Nursing: General Medical & Surgical (Healthcare & Medical). Government-SState (Government & Defense). Full time. An exciting opportunity exists for a highly experienced and expert nurse within the geriatric rapid acute care evaluation (GRACE) team at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) Remuneration: $2,453.70–$2,502.60 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ499127

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination or racism.

Where you'll be working Within the multi-disciplinary geriatric outreach team (GRACE) at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital (HKH),. What you'll be doing The position is required to provide a high-quality outreach service, providing care at home and aiming to avoid hospital admission for people who reside within the community in a private residence or within residential aged care facilities. The position works closely with the multi-disciplinary team, comprising of a Geriatrician & Medical Registrar, Nursing (CNC, CNS, RN), Allied Health (Physiotherapist) and Administration.

The GRACE service at HKH operates from Monday to Friday, 8am to 8 p.m. The successful applicant will be required to work rotating shifts of 8 or 10-hour duration. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Registered with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum five years full-time post graduate experience with 3 years full-time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition, the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum degree diploma or certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters-level qualification.

Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice. Demonstrated ability to undertake quality improvement and research activities that influence and enhance clinical practice and implement change. Current unencumbered NSW Driver's license. Do you need more information?

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Applications Closed:  July 7, 2024

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For role related queries or questions, contact Gwenyth Hickey on Gwen.Hickey@health.nsw.gov.au or 0475 979 390