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Requisition ID: REQ643822Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week til 20/12/2026Remuneration: $2,235.40 - $2,308.79 per weekLocation: Liverpool HospitalApplications close: 15/03/26Contact: Amanda Wheatley - Nurse Manager on With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we''re enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.Achieve Something GreatAn exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse to relieve in the role of the Aged Care Services in Emergency Team (ASET) Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS 2) for the Emergency Department (ED) at Liverpool Hospital.The CNS is responsible for providing specialised care, comprehensive assessment and treatment to older people presenting to the ED. Their aim is not only to improve the health outcomes of older people but also minimise the requirement to remain in hospital and to prevent readmissions once they are discharged.Lead comprehensive geriatric assessmentsin the ED to determine safe and timely pathways for older patients, ensuring decisions support discharge, shortstay admission, or escalation to acute care.Drive effective care planning and patient flowby creating tailored, personcentred plans that enable safe discharge or appropriate admission, reducing congestion and improving ED efficiency.Strengthen service navigationby identifying clinical, functional, and social needs and connecting patients with the right hospital, community, and agedcare services to maintain continuity of care.Champion early identification and escalationof geriatric syndromes such as delirium, frailty, falls risk, and functional decline working closely with ARIA and Advanced Aged Care teams to expedite assessment and reduce ED delays.Enhance delirium and BPSD managementby supporting ED clinicians with bestpractice, personcentred strategies, collaborating with families to develop PersonCentred Profiles and applying TOP 5 approaches to improve safety and minimise harm.Are You the Right Fit?We are looking for a candidate who can:Apply advanced clinical judgementduring comprehensive assessments, developing specialist management plans that optimise outcomes for older people in the ED.Brings strong knowledge of geriatric syndromes, frailty, dementia care, and falls prevention, enabling safe, evidencebased decisionmaking.Understand and can navigate inpatient and communitybased services, ensuring seamless transitions and continuity of care.Work confidently both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team, supporting, educating, and advocating for patients, families, and caregivers.Demonstrate excellent communication, documentation, organisation, and teaching skills, contributing to safe handover practices and supporting the agedcare education needs of ASET and ED staff.Selection CriteriaTo help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.Please outline your skills and experience in providing care to older adults, particularly those with complex agerelated conditions, and describe how you ensure safe, personcentred, and culturally appropriate practice in this population.Can youdescribe a time when you completed a comprehensive assessment for an older person and used your clinical judgement to develop a management plan that significantly improved their outcome? What guided your decisionmaking?How do you approach working both autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team when caring for older adults with complex needs, such as frailty, dementia, or behavioral symptoms?If youd like more details, were here to help.Position InformationApplicants will be assessedagainst the criteria in thePosition Description.How to ApplyRead ourapplication guide and tips forimproving your application.Diversity, Culture & InclusionWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.Aboriginal WorkforceFor Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through theStepping Up website.More Than Just a Job Why Work With Us?Financial Perks12% superannuationSalary packaging and novated leasing viaSmart SalaryAnnual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)One extra day off each month for full-time employeesWork-Life BalanceFlexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)Paid maternity and parental leaveGenerous leave options like long service and carers leaveGrow Your CareerAccess to learning opportunities through our dedicatedEducation and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.Health & WellbeingDiscounted gym membership throughFitness PassportFree and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balanceAdditional InformationTemporary visa holdersMay be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.Vaccination RequirementsAll staff must meet NSW Healths vaccination and screening requirements before starting.Child Safe EmploymentSouth Western Sydney Local Health District 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 implementingthe 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 well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.