Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) Research & Quality

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. 

The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) Research and Quality at Sydney Sexual Health Centre is a Registered Nurse who assists in coordinating and implementing the broad-based collaborative research programs at SSHC in conjunction with the Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3 (CNC3), the Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 (CNC1), and the other members of the multidisciplinary team. 

The CNS2 provides expert clinical guidance to the research and quality team at SSHC. 
The CNS2 actively reviews processes and practices at SSHC to gain improvement. 
The CNS2 actively participates in the education and training of other staff members and undergraduate and post graduate students. 
  
The primary purpose of this position is to: 

• Coordinate clinical trials within SSHC to a high standard to ensure accurate and timely data collection.
• Work with the CNCs to facilitate research projects focusing on the epidemiological, behavioural, and clinical aspects of Sexual Health and Blood Borne Viruses (SHBBVs) among SSHC's target populations.
• Assist with submissions for research grants and human research ethics committee approval.
• Support and assist clinical staff in the conduct of quality improvement (QI) activities and research. Assist with the preparation and submission of manuscripts and posters for publication as required.
• Assist with clinical data collection, collation, and analyses to monitor and evaluate the clinical service objectives and outcomes of SSHC.
• Assist in the reporting of relevant clinical data to SESLHD, NSW Ministry of Health and other organisations as required.SSHC is one of the SESLHD Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services, and this position may collaborate with those services as required.

SSHC is one of the SESLHD Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services, and this position may collaborate with those services as required. 

Benefits:
•    Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave. 
•    Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
•    Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
•    Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

1. Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
2. Relevant post graduate qualification (or working towards) in sexual health, Public Health or equivalent and at least 3 years recent experience working in the SHBBV clinical area or clinical research.
3. Prior involvement in research and/or quality assurance/quality improvement projects (including maintaining relevant documentation and accurate and timely data collection).
4. Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
5. Demonstrated skills in the facilitation of quality improvement/assurance projects and audits.
6. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.

7. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the ability to apply professional and ethical boundaries in clinical practice.

    

Need more information? 
 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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For role related queries or questions contact Colleen Nugent on Colleen.Nugent@health.nsw.gov.au

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. 

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 

Information For Applicants
 

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website