War Memorial Hospital GFS Clinical Nurse Specialist- UWMH War Memorial Hospital (WMH) is a 3rd Schedule Aged Rehabilitation hospital, situated in Waverley, owned and operated by Uniting and part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). Services are comprised of 24-hour inpatient care, Monday to Friday outpatient departments, iREAP Day Rehabilitation program, and several specialist community teams. It is set within beautiful tranquil grounds and is a well-supported team environment. The Geriatric Flying Squad provides advanced clinical assessment, investigation, and management plans for older people in the community and in residential aged care facilities over 7 days per week. This service aims to maintain the health and independence of older people living in residential care and the community by providing rapid access to acute aged care nursing for older people experiencing a decline or acute changes in their condition. This is via the provision of a multi-disciplinary geriatric assessment and short-term case management. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably skilled, dynamic and aspiring clinician to fill a permanent full-time Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 (CNS2) position within the team. The CNS2 is an integral member of the Geriatric Flying Squad (GFS), coordinating and delivering high-quality nursing care to patients/clients in our community and RACFs. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the CNS2 undertakes comprehensive assessment, care planning, and coordination of treatment for frail older people in a sub-acute community environment. This has proven to be an effective strategy for keeping older people well in their usual residence, reducing avoidable hospital presentations and/or admissions and supporting the older person to remain in a familiar environment. Working well within a multidisciplinary team of nursing staff, allied health, and medical professionals is essential. The role involves working collaboratively with and under the direct supervision of the GFS Head of Department and Director of Nursing to assist in the provision of a service that is comprehensive, accessible, high quality, and person-focused. The successful applicant will be provided with a mentored orientation program by the GFS HOD and be well supported by the GFS Clinical Nurse Consultant, Nurse Practitioners, Staff Specialist Geriatricians, Allied health team, and WMH Executive. The purpose of the GFS CNS 2 role is: To provide multi-disciplinary comprehensive geriatric assessment and case management of community and residential aged care clients as part of the Geriatric Flying Squad. To provide accurate and time-specific triage of referrals, facilitate evidence-based interventions, prevent avoidable hospitalisations and access appropriate referral pathways for people experiencing a subacute functional decline in the community. To maintain a high level of communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary aged care teams and with patients and their carers. Set and maintain high standards of patient care for the WMH Geriatric Flying Squad and across geriatric rehabilitation services. Provide expert clinical consultancy service to support nurses and other staff working in acute, sub-acute, and domiciliary settings in rehabilitation within the philosophy of person-centred care. To ensure maximum possible integration of patient care occurs across all aspects of service delivery. To monitor and manage the effectiveness of multidisciplinary care provided. Plan appropriate strategies to introduce new procedures and clinical guidelines in response to evidence-based clinical practice. Identify key learning needs (including knowledge, skills, and attitude) of nurses and other health professionals and participate in formal and informal dissemination of education programs. This position is a full-time permanent role. The working days are Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Selection Criteria: Registered Nurse - List A with current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant post-registration qualifications in aged care, community or rehabilitation and at least three years post-registration in the aged care, community or rehabilitation field. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to coordinate case management of patients with complex needs. Exercises extended autonomy of decision making and appropriate escalation as required. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated experience with clinical documentation systems and Microsoft Office suite with demonstrated highly developed computer skills. Demonstrated knowledge of Quality Improvement principles and awareness of community service requirements relating to accreditation and WHS processes. Unrestricted Class C driver's License. Uniting is a not-for-profit organisation with competitive salary packaging. All Category A NSW Health workers are required to have received an annual seasonal Influenza vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. COVID-19 vaccinations are strongly recommended for all NSW Health workers. Applications Close: 11.30pm, Wednesday 20th November 2024. WMH is proudly committed to the provision of environmentally sustainable health services. WMH operates under Uniting's values and Code of Conduct which employees are committed to uphold. We are an equal opportunity employer and we select staff based on merit and experience. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from a diverse cultural background are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr