Clinical Nurse Specialist

Permanent – Fulltime

About the role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Registered Nurse to join our Clinical Nurse Leadership Team. We are looking for experienced Acute Senior Registered Nurses who thrive on working within a multidisciplinary team and will be committed to upholding and promoting the Ramsay Way core values.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist supports the Clinical Nurse Manager in the efficient management of staff and resources within the department ensuring achievement of excellence in care delivery in line with policies and procedures, best practice, and legislative requirements. Providing leadership and support to all staff to ensure positive patient outcomes are achieved in line with departmental and Hospital strategic objectives.

Principal Responsibilities to include (but not limited to):

• Provide clinical leadership in supervising the delivery of quality patient care
• Systematically examine and question clinical practices, finding, applying and evaluating research evidence in conjunction with clinical expertise to support efficient and cost effective practices and improved patient outcomes
• Promote effective team building strategies to ensure a cohesive and supportive structure exists within the department 
• Promote a shared vision between all team members
• Act as an advocate for both patients and staff within the department
• Empower staff to be involved in decision making and implementation of corporate responsibility measures within the department and organisation.

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 4 years recent Acute Care nursing experience in a mental health setting, that demonstrates expert clinical and problem solving skills, plus a desirable postgraduate certificates, that demonstrates expert clinical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to cover as acting NUM to provide relief cover.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and produce resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical change management initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to motivate a team and grow a positive culture
• Knowledge and understanding of quality improvement, its relevance to practice and its relationship to
• Strategic development.

Remuneration

On offer is a base hourly rate ranging from $55.17 + superannuation, exclusive of penalties or allowances. (NSW Clinical Nurse/Midwifery Specialist)

About Us

Ramsay Clinic Northside is owned by Ramsay Health Care and known as an exceptional mental health clinic in Sydney.

Ramsay Clinic Northside, a purpose-built mental health facility with 137 single rooms, day services and on site consulting suites, is now open at 2 Frederick St, St Leonards.

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Provide or complete a National Police Check (conducted within the last 12 months)
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Brittany Black via email BlackBrittany@ramsayhealth.com.au

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