Clinical Nurse Specialist – Emergency Department | Perth

A new possibility awaits an enthusiastic and motivated Emergency Senior Registered Nurse to join the Clinical Nurse Leadership Team at a private hospital in Perth. This is a permanent part-time position. 

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 include, but are not limited to:

• Providing clinical leadership through supervising the delivery of quality patient care;
• Systematically examining and questioning clinical practices, finding, applying, and evaluating research evidence in conjunction with clinical expertise to support efficient, cost-effective practices and improved patient outcomes;
• Providing a consultation service within the Emergency Specialty and on behalf of the Emergency Specialty;
• Promoting effective team-building strategies to ensure a cohesive and supportive structure within the department;
• Promoting a shared vision among all team members;
• Acting as an advocate for both patients and staff within the department;
• Empowering staff to participate in decision-making and the implementation of corporate responsibility measures within the department and organisation.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with AHPRA;
• Minimum of 5 years recent Emergency/Critical Care nursing experience;
• A postgraduate certificate in Emergency/ Critical Care, which demonstrates expert clinical and problem-solving skills in both adult and paediatric patients;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage conflict and produce a resolution;
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
• Experience in clinical change management initiatives in the Emergency;
• 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.

BENEFITS

• Flexible work opportunities;
• Flexible Leave Program;
• Free access to LinkedIn Learning;
• Professional development programs;
• Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts;
• Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels;
• Salary sacrifice opportunities;
• Recognition and rewards programs. 

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