Ready for an exciting challenge? The Clinical Nurse Specialist position at Wee Waa is your chance to fast-track your career in a dynamic rural facility!

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 Per Annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging + Allowances
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ561500
Applications Close: Wednesday, 26th March 2025

What We Can Offer You
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Full-time support from the CNE.
• On-the-job ECAT training.
• 0800 - 1730 (no overnights).
• Genuine opportunity to earn overtime.
• 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part-time employees.
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family.

About the Role
Join the team at Wee Waa Community Hospital and seize an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity to truly make an impact in your community! In this role, you’ll provide expert, holistic, and collaborative emergency care while delivering clinical services, education, consultation, and health promotion. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you’ll bring your expertise to both the general ward and emergency department, overseeing admissions and patient presentations. You’ll also guide and mentor your colleagues, providing valuable insights and expertise to the team. Enjoy strong support from rural and regional health services which requires no overnight shifts.

Where You’ll Be Working
Escape the hustle and bustle and embrace a rewarding career in Wee Waa, a welcoming rural community known for its friendly atmosphere and relaxed lifestyle. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist here, you'll make a real impact, working closely with a dedicated healthcare team while enjoying rural health incentives, career development opportunities, and a strong sense of community. With an affordable cost of living, beautiful landscapes, and easy access to outdoor adventures, Wee Waa offers the perfect balance of professional growth and lifestyle benefits.

About You
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously, taking ownership of your workload and accepting accountability for your actions, as well as your professional responsibilities. A strong background in Emergency Care, with recent and diverse clinical experience is crucial for this role. You will demonstrate excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. You'll manage and maintain up-to-date client files in iPM and impatient records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the emergency department of their emergency department post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Eligible to drive in NSW.

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description.
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For role-related queries or questions contact Sarah Lawty at [email protected]