At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead perioperative services and enhance patient care across multiple hospital sites.
- Company: Join South Western Sydney Local Health District, the largest health organisation in Australia.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible work options, generous leave, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient outcomes while advancing your nursing career.
- Qualifications: Must have significant perioperative nursing experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 23673 - 161174 $ per year.
South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant for Perioperative Services. This is a permanent full-time position, requiring 38 hours per week.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with clinicians, managers, and multidisciplinary teams to support excellence in perioperative care across five hospital sites.
- Lead education, quality improvement, and service development initiatives that strengthen workforce capability and improve patient outcomes.
- Contribute to the development of contemporary models of care, evidence-based practice, and innovative approaches.
- Be part of a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.
Ideal Candidate:
- Significant perioperative nursing experience with a passion for engaging with people and collaborating across teams.
- Demonstrated leadership capability with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strong written communication and analytical skills, including experience preparing reports and contributing to service planning.
- A highly organised approach with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality improvement.
- Expertise in clinical leadership, education, research, and service development.
Selection Criteria:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- At least seven years full-time equivalent post-registration clinical experience, with five years in the specialty field.
- Experience in collaborating with stakeholders to lead or evaluate quality improvement initiatives.
- Demonstrated clinical problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Possession of an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2).
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. We value diverse backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Benefits:
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees.
- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours.
- Paid maternity and parental leave.
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service.
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people.
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