Clinical Nurse Specialist – Urology | Port Macquarie

A fantastic full-time opportunity is available for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Urology team at a leading private hospital in Port Macquarie. In this role, you’ll take the lead in managing the ward’s clinical needs, ensuring top-quality care and a safe environment for the patients. You’ll collaborate with a diverse and supportive team, gaining valuable experience while making a real impact.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve, but are not limited to:

• Acting as a clinical resource to staff members, providing guidance and support in decision-making processes;
• Delivering evidence-based nursing care;
• Managing clinical pathways, outcome plans, and risk assessments to optimize patient care;
• Supervising, directing, and guiding nursing team members, including Enrolled Nurses (ENs), to deliver patient care;
• Delivering education and support to individuals/patients for the management of their health recovery, and taking a leadership role in in-servicing and clinical competence programs;
• Ensuring compliance with infection control policies and maintaining high standards in clinical practice;
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the hospital, including participation in audits, accreditation processes, and clinical projects;
• Managing acute situations using advanced problem-solving and clinical decision-making skills;
• Liaising with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• Relevant post-graduate qualification 1 year of experience in the clinical specialty or a minimum of 4 years post-registration experience, including 3 years within the specialty area;
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Proven ability to work both independently and within a team;
• Experience within the specialty;
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the ability to manage a designated portfolio;
• Understanding of the scope of practice and ability to ensure safe delegation and supervision of clinical staff.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

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