An exciting opportunity to work in the newly created Infusion Clinical Nurse Specialist role in the Medical Day Procedure Unit within Ambulatory Care, a nurse lead Infusion Centre providing complex infusions and day procedure services for over 15 medical specialties.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,170.30 - $2,241.60 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ564372

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.

Where you'll be working

The Ambulatory Care Centre is a dynamic and vibrant facility, housing over 40 outpatient specialty clinics, serving non-admitted patients. With an average of 600 patient presentations daily, we offer specialist consultations, minor procedures, and post-operative care in a state-of-the-art environment.

What you'll be doing

Medical Day Procedure Unit (MDPU) in Ambulatory Care is a district-wide service providing comprehensive infusion and day procedure services for non-admitted patients within NSLHD. The service provides complex infusions and procedure services to medical specialties and patients requiring infusions prior to major surgical procedures.
The service is a nurse-led clinic that plays a key role in the Emergency Department (ED) and hospital avoidance through rapid triage and acceptance of referrals for frail and vulnerable patient populations requiring frequent hospital admissions.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 will be responsible for patient care coordination, referrals triaging, capacity management, organising blood products and medication authorisation and sourcing high-cost pharmacy items. This role will play a crucial role in ensuring seamless patient care and enhancing operational efficiency and patient experience.