Aeromedical Control Centre – Clinical Nurse Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time and Part-time (Minimum 0.5 FTE)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Remuneration: $109,945 per annum - $113,556 per annum plus super and annual leave loading
Location: Aeromedical Control Centre Eveleigh with relocation to NSW Ambulance State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park 
Closing Date: 20 October 2024

ABOUT US

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

The Aeromedical Control Centre Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACC CNS) triages, facilitates the provision of clinical advice and sources an appropriate receiving hospital when required for acutely and critically ill patients. The ACC CNS monitors patient transfer to ensure clinically appropriate progress and provide ongoing education and support to Rural Health workers in accordance to policy frameworks available.

Please refer to the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Info for further information.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following experience and capabilities:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a demonstrated ability to maintain registration as required by the regulatory authority.
• Recently acquired 3 years critical care nursing experience in either an Emergency Department, ICU/HDU or retrieval environment. Additionally a minimum of 2 years Full Time Equivalent ED experience and 1 year Full Time Equivalent demonstrated triage experience or triage experience in a similar environment.
• Demonstrated advanced critical care assessment, care planning and problem solving skills for acutely ill and critically ill patients. Ability to triage and identify the clinical needs of patients in an environment of competing priorities independently.
• Relevant post graduate qualifications, such as a graduate certificate in emergency, critical care, intensive care, aviation nursing or similar, and above. Tertiary hospital experience and midwifery qualifications are desirable.
• Sound understanding of the NSW Health Trauma, Critical Care Networks Policy Directives and ability to apply these in the context of patient transfer decision making.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills in communication, consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution in multidisciplinary groups as they relate to patient care.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to work as a member of a team and act as a resource and mentor to others in relation to clinical practice.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a current resume with two references with minimum one reference being your current manager as well as providing answers to the two (2) pre-screening questions - we look forward to hearing from you!

Question 1: Provide an example of a written communication you have completed in order to recommend a course of action. Describe your approach and the outcome. How have you ensured that everyone in a group or team has had an opportunity to voice their opinion? Use a workplace example.

Question 2: Select a challenging workplace goal you have achieved in the last year? How did you maintain your commitment?  Describe a situation in which you had a challenge adapting to a new duty, responsibility, person, or process. How did you adapt?

To discuss the position and role description more before you formally apply, confidential enquiries can be made to Supt Annie Corbett – Senior Manager – Aeromedical Control Centre, NSW Ambulance via:

E:  Annie.Corbett@health.nsw.gov.au 

Please note: To be eligible for Permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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