Are you an experienced nurse passionate about aged care? Join our Aged Care Assessment Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist and lead the way in delivering compassionate, client-centered care $109,945.46 - $113,556.22 per annum 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time | Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 | REQ532603 | Applications close: 24 th November 2024 This is a temporarily funded position until 30 th June 2025 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding. Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in the Aged Care Assessment Team, you will serve as a professional role model and advocate for clients, showcasing your ability to enact change and provide effective clinical leadership. In this autonomous role, you will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive assessments and coordinate care for clients seeking access to Australian Government-funded aged care services. You will support and supervise less experienced assessors, ensuring adherence to the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia's Standards of Practice while fostering professional development. Your key responsibilities will include conducting thorough assessments using My Aged Care, providing referrals to Commonwealth-funded services, and offering vital information to clients and their carers. By embodying the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment, you will contribute to a culture of excellence in aged care. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in this vital sector, we invite you to apply For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description. A little about us. ISLHD operate four hospital sites on Dharawal Country in the Illawarra: Coledale Hospital, Bulli Hospital, Wollongong Hospital and Shellharbour Hospital. With the ocean to the east and the escarpment to the west, there are also many benefits of living and working in the Illawarra. The contrast between mountains and beach gives the South Coast its own special charm. Life is lived at a slower pace, with mornings spent exploring cafes, eateries or food markets, and afternoons spent at the beach, on bushwalks or at one of many world-class wineries. Benefits of working with ISLHD. We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include: · Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees) · Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay · Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees) · Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees) · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families · Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information · Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the 9 questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements: · Current AHPRA Registration · Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role. ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Need more information or help applying? · Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information. · Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health. · Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. · For role-related queries or help applying, contact Lynne Yates on Lynne.Yateshealth.nsw.gov.au -