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Whether you''re passionate about patient care, administration, technology or research, there''s a role for you at NSW Health.$65.82 $67.17 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 24 hours per week until 4 July 2027 | Division of Critical Care, Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ659665 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 | Applications close: 13 May 2026Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.The Emergency Department Clinical Emergency Response System (EDCERS) Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) will support the NSW Translational Grant Scheme funded project: The Respond Study - investigating clinical emergency response and undetected deterioration in the emergency department. The project aims to evaluate the efficacy, adaptability and replicability of EDCERS and develop a scalable standardised NSW EDCERS protocol and implementation toolkit. EDCERS is a standardised Clinical Emergency Response System (CERS) designed, to identify physiological and psychological deterioration, adapted for the different levels of acuity and admission status of patients who are cared for in the ED.The EDCERS CNC is responsible for the coordination of the project across four sites in ISLHD (Wollongong Hospital, Shellharbour Hospital, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital and Milton Ulladulla Hospital). They will be the clinical liaisons, working closely with the Chief Investigators, District Emergency Services team, Emergency Medical Directors and Nurse Managers across ISLHD to evaluate EDCERS, collect data from clinicians and medical records. Training and support will be provided.The role requires an experienced emergency nurse, with attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated excellence in education and training, an understanding of data collection and knowledge of the ISLHD clinical and administrative systems.The role will be based at Wollongong Hospital, may require travel to other ISLHD sites.For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.A little about us.Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhavens major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.Wollongong is located an hours drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.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- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunitiesApply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.- Working With Children Check (WWCC)- Current AHPRA Registration- Minimum of 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the Emergency Department, and postgraduate qualification in Emergency Care or other area relevant to the specialty or working towards same and/or extensive experience.- Valid NSW Drivers LicenceThis is a temporarily funded position until 4 July 2027with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.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 Peter Moules on ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.