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Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time until December 2026Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1Remuneration:$65.83 - $67.17 per hour plus superannuationHours Per Week:19Requisition ID:REQ658793Location: Randwick, SydneyApplication Close: Sunday 10 May 2026Where you''ll be workingThe Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the worlds leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone womens hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in womens health care through both practice and ongoing research.Registered midwives have the chance to work in all areas of midwifery through various models of care including continuity of care models, high risk maternity, aboriginal infant and maternal health and the newborn intensive care unit. There are eight midwifery group practices providing continuity of midwifery care for approximately half of all women who book to give birth at the hospital.The Hospital has a very high standard of midwifery care and provides undergraduate and postgraduate midwifery education programs and offers staff the opportunity to further their education and access professional development as well as the support of nursing and midwifery education support staff.Registered nurses and midwives also have access to a new graduate program to develop skills in newborn care, the high risk dependency unit and Midwifery Group Practice.The RoleAll staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.The Clinical Emergency Response Systems (CERS) Consultant will act as the primary resource person for nursing, medical, allied health and communication staff in all matters pertaining to the implementation and sustainability of the clinical and operational effectiveness of the CERS emergency response system or its equivalent. S/he will work collaboratively with the Executive lead to ensure ongoing systems are in place for management of the deteriorating patient. The CERS Consultant is also responsible for data collection and outcome reporting through active participation in systems and clinical reviews and ensuring that any variance to CERS policy is feedback to appropriate clinical areas.The CERS Consultant will also deliver education packages and training strategies for general ward areas, including CERS Orientation, co-ordinate DETECT Practical sessions and collaborate with managers to enable clinicians to complete DETECT e-learning.The CERS coordinator provides training in Adult basic life support and teaches and assesses lead clinicians in training for adult basic life support. This includes any changes from the Australian Resuscitation council. The CERS coordinator also assists with Advanced Life Support training at POW and also assesses RHW staff post completion of the course.The CERS coordinator (in collaboration with others) ensures the ward arrest trolleys contents are in line with MOH policy and Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines.The CERS coordinator is the Sepsis Lead for RHW and delivers education and training for all clinical staff on the Sepsis Kills program.Maintain responsibility for personal and professional development by participating in training/education activities, and performance reviews/appraisals in order to continuously improve the level of service provided to patients/clients.Benefits:Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging optionsthat reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.Selection Criteria:Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and current NSW Driver Licence.Minimum five years full time equivalent post graduate qualification experience and a post graduate qualification in field of practice.Critical Care experience with extensive knowledge of systems and processes for the recognition and management of the deteriorating patient.Experience in data collection, data management and the interpretation of data.Extensive experience in the delivery of education and training and auditing effectiveness of training.Experience in clinical change management and quality improvement, including the ability to positively influence senior clinical staff.Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, combined with a high level of computer literacy.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position DescriptionandSESLHD Expected Standards2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Meg O''Neill onOurCORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.Reasonable AdjustmentNSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information for applicants:An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position descriptionRecommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offerSESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support()and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website