Clinical Nurse Specialist - Perioperative Department

Joondalup Health Campus, Joondalup

• Permanent part time position. – Job share role
• 38 hours per fortnight
• We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
• Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.

About the Role

Joondalup Health Campus is seeking an experienced and patient-focused Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the perioperative leadership team.

You will have the opportunity to work in an active leadership role, including the development and provision of evidence-based clinical nursing, whilst working and collaborating within our multidisciplinary team.

As Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be responsible for supervising the delivery of quality patient care, developing standards of practice, implementing changes to clinical practice and you will be responsible for delivering quality improvement initiatives within the perioperative department.

About You

To be successful you must have extensive Scrub / Scout experience in a perioperative department.   High-level organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential and you must possess well-developed clinical problem-solving skills. You will be a positive role model with a natural ability to lead, mentor and support patients and staff. 

Essential selection criteria:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Division 1 Registered Nurse
• Extensive senior clinical experience and knowledge with a minimum of 5 years as a Clinical Nurse in a perioperative department
• You must have recent senior level experience as a Scrub / Scout nurse
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skill are essential
• Significant leadership experience with the ability to direct and motivate staff to achieve outcomes
• Proven ability to monitor compliance of relevant industry standards and use an evidence based approach to develop innovative methods for effective practice and quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated experience implementing and evaluating nursing policies and procedures. You must be proficient and experienced in policy writing
• Knowledge of perioperative auditing and development of action plans based on relevant industry standards and legislative requirements
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills within the multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to accept and promote Ramsay’s core values.

Desirable criteria:

• Relevant post graduate qualification in the area of specialty or working towards is highly desirable.
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.

Remuneration: Senior Registered Nurse level 1 – level 3 (depending on experience)

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:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. 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 24/7. 

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 the Organisation

Joondalup Health Campus, (JHC) is a 725-bed facility owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator. Treating both public and private patients, JHC provides comprehensive acute medical care to the community within Perth’s rapidly expanding northern corridor.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19. 

For enquiries, please contact Keris Gordon, Clinical Nurse Manager via email at gordonk@ramsayhealth.com.au or 9400 9292

Closing date: 22 October 2024