Aged Care Services Emergency Team (ASET) Clinical Nurse Specialist
Employment Type: TemporaryPart Time until 1 August 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration:$64.71 - $66.84
Hours Per Week:16
Requisition ID:REQ680268
You will be working in the Aged Services Emergency Team (ASET), which provides a specialist consultative service for patients aged 65 years and over, or 50 years and older for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who present to the Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) Emergency Department (ED). ASET may additionally see other age groups with frailty or pre-frailty.
As part of the Aged Care Department, ASET works collaboratively with ED staff, community services and inpatient teams to support older and frail patients to receive appropriate care beyond ED. Their aim is not only to improve the health outcomes of older people but also to minimise the requirement to remain in hospital and to prevent readmissions once they are discharged. This includes facilitating discharge home with services in place or supporting admission with a care plan informed by their preferences and degree of frailty. ASET plays a critical role in improving patient experience, enhancing clinical outcomes, and supporting system efficiency.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Nurse Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to mentor and coach nursing staff to enhance professional development.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating activities to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Aged Care Services Emergency Team (ASET) Clinical Nurse Specialist in St Leonards employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
