INTERNAL - CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST

We are currently seeking submissions from current PDH staff for CNS advancement, within their department.

Applicants are already employed either full time or part time, with 12 months minimum experience in clinical area of his/her specified post basic qualification or working towards, be responsible for clinical nursing duties (or minimum 4 years post registration experience) and demonstrate one criterion in each of sections 1, 2 and 3 below:

1. Clinical Skill

• Higher level of skill demonstrated in clinical decision making - in particular in problem identification and solution, and analysis and interpretation of clinical data
• Maintenance and improvement of clinical standards.

2. Professional Behaviour

• Positive role model
• Act as a mentor or preceptor to less experienced nurses, including graduate nurses
• Support of, and contribution to, quality improvement and research projects within the area of practice and ward/unit/department
• Acting as a resource person to others in relation to clinical practice.

3. Professional Development

• Membership of relevant professional body, and ability to demonstrate and document:
• Learning from a journal article, or attendance at a conference or seminar, or reflection on seminar or conference papers
• Participation in effective learning activities relevant to their learning needs; or
• Membership of a sub-grouping of the professional association relevant to their area of practice
• Contribution to the education of other professionals, for example, being willing to provide at least one in-service education program each year
• Undertaking own planned professional development and competence through various forms of continuing education, for example, conferences, study days, formal study, reading.

Please click here to view Clinical Nurse Specialist Application Form.

About us:

Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community. The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include:

• Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology
• A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment
• Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge
• An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community

PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce. The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.

Additional Benefits:

• Salary Packaging
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Social Club
• Free parking
• GMHBA health insurance corporate rate
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing Initiatives

The Region – Glenelg Shire:

Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay’s rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.

Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.

To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.

This position is open to current employees of Portland District Health ONLY ( #S-DNI ). 

How to apply:

Applications are through PDH website and must include:

• A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member. Look at the selection criteria in the position description for some ideas.
• A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements. We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.  Details of at least two professional referees. We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles. They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.

Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Current Victorian Working with Children's' check
• Current Immunisation status. This role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.

Applications close: Tuesday 30th April 2024 at 12.00pm

Portland District Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.