Clinical Nurse Specialist

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11

Core

Provide advanced clinical care and leadership within surgical and specialty wards, supporting staff development and promoting best practice.

Role type

Senior IC Clinical Nurse Specialist

Builds

Safe, high-quality, patient-centred care in Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, ENT, and Paediatrics

Domain

Healthcare / Clinical Nursing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Advanced clinical assessment, clinical decision-making, staff mentoring, quality improvement, evidence-based practice

Preferred skills

Postgraduate qualifications, 12 months experience in area of qualification

Technologies

None

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care; Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing teams; Act as a resource and mentor for junior staff; Support quality improvement and accreditation activities; Promote evidence-based practice and continuous learning; Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About Healthscope

John Fawkner Private Hospital is a fully accredited 186-bed acute care facility providing a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, cancer and critical care services. Equipped with advanced medical, surgical and diagnostic technology, John Fawkner Private is focused on meeting the growing healthcare needs of patients in our local community and surrounding regions. The Hospital has an established reputation as a leading healthcare provider, achieving recognition in many specialties throughout the years.