Clinical Nurse Consultant - Endoscopy
Are you a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Endoscopy Registered Nurse looking for a new position?
The Day Surgery unit is a Day of Surgery admission Centre as well as a Day Surgery/ Endoscopy unit. There are 2 procedure rooms which are utilised primarily for endoscopy as well as minor plastics and urological procedures. Due to growth in our day surgery and endoscopy specialty, we are seeking an experienced Endoscopy Clinical Nurse Consultant to join our team on a full-time basis.
About us
Sunnybank Private Hospital is an evolving facility that has provided care to the local community for over 40 years and continually embraces the highest quality of holistic patient care. Recently undergoing a significant redevelopment, our facility has new consulting suites, operating theatres, day surgery and endoscopy suites. The facility is comprised of 122 inpatient beds, 7 operating theatres, 2 procedure rooms and an ICU.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) role provides advanced clinical and problem-solving skills, expert planning and coordination skills in the clinical management of perioperative patients with complex care needs, ensuring quality standards are met. This role works autonomously within the healthcare team structure and is pivotal in the planning, managing and delivering of perioperative specialist nursing care. The CNC provides clinical leadership for professional and clinical practice, education and research. The role supports in management activities including portfolio responsibilities.
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant your responsibilities will include:
· Provide expert clinical leadership and support within the endoscopy department
· Develop and implement best practice protocols and guidelines
· Facilitate staff training, mentoring and professional development
· Drive quality improvement initiatives and patient safety strategies
· Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements
· Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes
Essential Criteria:
· Authority to Work in Australia
· Working with Children check (if relevant)
· Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent
· Current Registration (no restriction) with AHPRA
· Experienced in the theatre environment (Essential)
· Extensive experience in endoscopy nursing and/or gastroenterology
· Strong knowledge of clinical governance, accreditation, and best practices
· Previous experience in clinical education and training.
· An ability to influence at various hospital levels, plan efficiently and effectively and show drive to achieve results.
· Outstanding relationship building and communication skills.
· Productive in a self-directed environment.
· Able to communicate with people on a variety of knowledge levels.
· Clinical expertise and commitment to high quality patient care and continuous improvement
· Self-motivated and proven ability to work as part of a high functioning team
· Highly developed interpersonal skills, proactive, motivated and customer focused
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 42 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
· Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
· Discounted health insurance
· Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 10th April 2025
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.