Clinical Nurse Specialist

Sydney, New South WalesFull-time2026-11-04 → 2026-11-12

Core

Deliver safe, high-quality, evidence-based patient-centred care in a surgical ward while providing advanced clinical leadership and mentoring nursing staff.

Role type

Senior IC Clinical Nurse Specialist (Surgical)

Builds

Coordinated patient care pathways and clinical governance initiatives for surgical patients

Domain

Healthcare / Surgical Nursing

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking, problem-solving, clinical leadership, mentoring, multidisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, NSQHS compliance knowledge

Preferred skills

Postgraduate qualification in surgical specialty, experience in quality improvement/accreditation, private hospital experience

Technologies

Intermediate computer skills

Responsibilities

Deliver evidence-based patient care, mentor nursing staff, collaborate with medical teams, drive quality improvement initiatives, support clinical governance and accreditation, participate in senior nursing forums

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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.