An exciting opportunity is available for a nurse who is seeking a new challenge or wishing to build on their existing knowledge of clinical documentation improvement.
About the Role
As the Clinical Documentation Specialist, you will be engaging with doctors, nurses, and Allied Health staff to ensure all clinical documentation is complete and accurately reflects the complexity of each patient.
This dynamic role involves undertaking clinical documentation reviews, hospital-wide education and assists with quality improvement projects. The CDS works in alignment with the health information team as well as liaising with other leaders within the hospital.
This opportunity is a permanent part-time position, 48 hours/fortnight.
Your Skills and Experience
To succeed in this role, you will be able to report on all outcomes in a standardised, efficient, and timely manner. You will be a self-motivated, ambitious individual who can work effectively in a team environment, but also autonomously and have a proven ability to engage with clinicians and other key stakeholders. A passion for quality improvement and promoting culture change desirable.
You will also demonstrate the following:
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Extensive experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain good clinical relationships
- Excellent critical thinking skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite programs
- Knowledge of the DRG classification system and private healthcare funding models desirable
Remuneration
On offer is an hourly rate up to $50.29 + superannuation based on qualifications and experience. Exclusive of penalties and allowances.
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: 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.
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.
About Our Hospital
Located in Kogarah, 20 minutes from Sydney Airport and 30 minutes from Sydney City, St George Private Hospital serves the diverse population of Sydney’s southern suburbs and is adjacent to The St George Public Hospital - one of Sydney's major university teaching hospitals.
St George Private Hospital is a 276-bed facility, which underwent a major redevelopment in 2016. Our hospital is one of Australia’s most modern private hospitals – with a strong surgical expertise in cardiac, orthopaedics, cancer care, spinal surgery, endoscopy, aged care, general surgery and obstetrics.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
For any enquiries please contact: Nerida Russell-Green via RussellGreenN@ramsayhealth.com.au
Applications close: Wednesday the 5th of June 2024
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