Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Day Infusion Unit

Empower people to grow and impart your knowledge 

Full-time position

Norwest Private Hospital: A Commitment to Patient-Centred Care

At Norwest Private Hospital, we prioritize the needs and well-being of our patients above all else. Our dedicated team comprises highly skilled surgeons, specialist doctors, compassionate nurses, allied health professionals, and efficient support and administration staff. Together, we strive to deliver an exceptional healthcare experience that encompasses every aspect of patient care.

Equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced robotics, Norwest Private Hospital offers a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, and obstetric services. While we are particularly renowned for our expertise in orthopaedics, neurosurgery, cardiac surgery, and cardiology, we also take pride in being a preferred choice for expecting mothers and growing families, ensuring tailored care throughout their journey.

Nestled in the rapidly evolving North West corridor of Sydney, Norwest Private Hospital is proudly operated by Healthscope, a prominent provider of private healthcare in Australia. With 277 beds, our facility is designed to accommodate high acuity needs, complemented by a fully equipped Emergency Department situated in Bella Vista.

We invite you to experience the dedication and excellence that define patient care at Norwest Private Hospital, where innovation meets compassion in a supportive environment for all.

The Role

The Clinical Nurse Specialist position in our Day Infusion Unit is an exciting and rare opportunity to join our established team. This role is integral to the success and growth of oncology services at Norwest Private Hospital. You will be focused on patient centred care, have strong mentoring and staff development skills, be driven for results, effective in VMO engagement and pivotal to daily organisation of ward patient flow.

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: 

• Adhering to National standards and Hospital policy and procedure
• Providing evidenced based nursing care
• Providing clinical expertise and depth to the Oncology team
• Liaising with the multi-disciplinary team
• Ensuring patient and staff safety
• Ensuring e-learning and Mandatory training is completed on a regular basis

The Department

The Day Infusion Unit  is a private cancer service located in Norwest Private Hospital. The centre provides day therapy, chemotherapy and intravenous infusions for patients with cancer and other chronic disease and disorders.  The centre has a dedicated focus in the provision of high quality clinical care and caring for our patients, which is often a difficult time in their lives.

What you'll need to succeed

Essential qualities:

·            Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration

·            Post graduate qualification in Oncology or working towards

·            Proven commitment to clinical nursing and ongoing learning and development

·            Advanced communication skills as part of a multi-disciplinary team with a willingness to learn new skills

·            Well- developed problem solving and critical thinking skills

·            Demonstrated professional manner when working with complex situations

What we can offer you

·            Professional development opportunities

·            Fitness Passport

·            Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·            Close to shopping centre and public transport

·            Reduced car park rates

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you'll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow. 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. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, at every moment of every day.  We are the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia. But why does that matter? Our team is made up of over 19,000 highly experienced people working across a range of roles and specialisations. Supported by some of the best doctors nationally, we come together to strive for better, sharing learnings, supporting each other, celebrating successes and facing challenges together.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 12 June 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 and working with children check prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide p roof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare