Job Description

Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant n

n Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
n Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
n Remuneration:2,863.40 - $2,920.60 per week
n Hours Per Week:38
n Requisition ID:REQ

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An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and highly motivated nurse to join the Royal North Shore Hospital Palliative Care Service as a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 (CNC2).

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As a key member of the multidisciplinary palliative care team, the CNC will provide expert clinical care, consultation, coordination, education and leadership to support patients with life-limiting illness and their families across the continuum of care. The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred palliative care within the inpatient consult service and work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health colleagues to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Provide advanced clinical assessment, consultation and expert palliative care nursing practice.
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- Coordinate care for patients with complex palliative and end-of-life care needs.
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- Facilitate seamless communication and care planning across hospital, community and Palliative Care Units.
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- Support patients and families through education and advocacy.
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- Collaborate effectively within the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity and quality of care.
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- Lead and participate in research, clinical governance and service development initiatives.
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- Provide education, mentoring and clinical support to nursing and multidisciplinary staff.
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- Contribute to data collection, service evaluation and evidence-based practice initiatives.
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About You

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The successful applicant will demonstrate:

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- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
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- Extensive clinical experience in palliative care.
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- Postgraduate qualification relevant to the specialty area at Graduate Certificate level or higher, in line with CNC Grade 2 requirements.
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- Advanced assessment, care coordination and clinical decision-making skills.
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Experience working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
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- Commitment to patient-centred care, quality improvement and career development.
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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 and racism.

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People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

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Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

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- 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 in Palliative Care Nursing. In addition the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
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- Demonstrated effective organisational and time management skills and the capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated excellent collaborative, leadership and teaching skills.
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- Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide, information and education effectively to patients, families and carers.
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- Demonstrated advanced ability to assess, plan, initiate and manage complex cases.

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For role related queries or questions contact Rowena Broadbent on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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NSW Health is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.

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