War Memorial Hospital (WMH) is a 3rd Schedule Aged Rehabilitation hospital, situated in Waverley, owned and operated by Uniting and part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). Services are comprised of 24-hour inpatient care, Monday to Friday outpatient departments, iREAP Day Rehabilitation program, several specialist community teams inclusive of Transitional Aged Care, Aged Care Assessment Team, Geriatric Flying Squad, Young Onset Dementia, and day centre program, 24-hour accommodation service for regional guests and the full range of hospital support services. It is set within beautiful tranquil grounds and is a well-supported team environment.

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The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is a valued senior clinical nursing practice leader at WMH who consults within the inpatient unit and across the WMH campus as required. The CNC works closely with and is well supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, other Senior Nurse roles and WMH Executive.

The CNC position supports the provision of excellence in nursing care within the inpatient area, with a person-centred care and MDT collaboration focus. This role is a key member of the Senior Nurse Leadership team on the ward, engaging directly with the nursing workforce and also across the campus generally. The CNC acts as an expert professional resource in the field of aged rehabilitation nursing and proactively identifies opportunities for best and next practice. The role supports the inpatient nursing team within the framework of the Australian Rehabilitation Nurse’s Association (ARNA) competencies alongside the locally adapted WMH Aged Rehabilitation Nursing competencies. The CNC plays an active part in reviewing and documenting relevant policies, whilst ensuring a platform of clinical excellence are very much the remit of this position. The CNC represents on various hospital committees, leading quality related initiatives and forums, whilst engaging research opportunities to support contemporary practice. The successful applicant will be required to maintain a high level of communication internally with staff, patients and carers as well as external to the organisation inclusive of SESLHD, tertiary education facilities and Uniting.

This position is a part time permanent role; 0.84 FTE/4 days a week. Uniting is a not-for-profit organisation with competitive salary packaging.

Selection Criteria:

1. 5 years post registration experience in rehabilitation/aged or related specialty with a post graduate qualification or commitment to working towards same with current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

2. Proven senior nursing clinical leadership skills with a demonstrated drive and involvement in professional nurse practice development underpinned by policy, evidence based research and quality improvement projects

3. Sound knowledge and experience of adult learning principles with proven skills in clinical supervision, teaching and the identification of education needs within a clinical area

4. Demonstrated high level communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums inclusive of verbal, written, presentation and report writing

5. Ability to self-direct, initiate, meet deadlines, work autonomously and also collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

6. Demonstrated experience in promoting a culture of critical reflection and clinical innovation in a multi-disciplinary team environment

7. Advanced computer literacy including demonstrated ability with MS Office suite and understanding of hospital information systems

8. Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare accreditation processes inclusive of National Standards and WHS Profiling requirements.  

All Category A NSW Health workers are required to have received an annual seasonal Influenza vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended for all NSW Health workers.

Position Description: PD_CNC_Feb_2025.pdf

Enquiries to: Nicky Kirk, Nursing Unit Manager, mobile: 0411 271223, nicola.kirk@health.nsw.gov.au

Application Guide: WMH Application Guide with forms_October 2024.doc (1).pdf

Applications Close: 11.30pm, 16th February, 2025

WMH is proudly committed to the provision of environmentally sustainable health services. WMH operates under Uniting’s values and Code of Conduct which employees are committed to uphold. It is important that the people who work at Uniting have a sense of commitment to our purpose. We are an equal opportunity employer and we select staff based on merit and experience. As an organisation we celebrate our diversity and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply.