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 qualified nursing leadership across the department.
- Champion patient safety, excellence an

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