22 Oct
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Healthscope
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Sydney
22 Oct
Healthscope
Sydney
Role Description This full-time, on-site Clinical Nurse Specialist role is based at a Healthscope facility in North Turramurra, NSW. The role is Monday to Friday. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will provide advanced clinical assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Daily responsibilities include coordinating complex patient care, acting as a clinical resource and mentor to nursing staff, supporting evidence-based practice, and contributing to clinical education and skill development within the unit. The role also involves participating in quality improvement initiatives, reviewing clinical protocols, and helping to implement best-practice guidelines. The Clinical Nurse Specialist will maintain accurate documentation, engage in patient and family education, and promote a safe, culturally sensitive, and inclusive care environment. The CNS will also act as NUM through time of annual leave. Qualifications
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the relevant Australian regulatory body and eligibility to work in Australia.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant clinical specialty (or working towards) and demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in that specialty area.
• Strong clinical assessment, care planning, and patient management skills, including experience with complex and high-acuity cases.
• Experience in mentoring, coaching, and providing clinical leadership to nursing and support staff.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, ability to interpret clinical research, and experience contributing to quality improvement or clinical governance activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and support patient and family engagement.
• High level of organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a busy clinical environment.
• Commitment to culturally protected, person-centered care, and an understanding of diversity, inclusion, and ethical practice in healthcare.
• Competence in basic digital health tools and clinical documentation systems, with attention to accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prior experience in a hospital setting, ideally within a private healthcare environment, is highly desirable.
📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Healthscope
📍 Sydney