Clinical Nurse Specialist - Floor Coordinator Perioperative

This premier healthcare precinct in Merewether serves as Newcastle’s largest private surgical facility, boasting an expansive infrastructure that includes 14 theatres, intensive care units, and a dedicated day surgery center. The successful candidate will join the Operating Theatre department as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) – Floor Coordinator, a role vital to the seamless operation of the perioperative floor. Tasked with coordinating patient flow and mentoring clinical staff, the clinician will ensure that safety and excellence remain the standard within this high-growth environment, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities that include onsite radiology, pathology, and cardiac catheterisation labs.

Employment Details and Compensation

This position is offered on a Full Time or Permanent Part Time basis, providing long-term stability within a private hospital setting. Remuneration is highly competitive, with rates and classifications strictly aligned with the Healthe Care (NSW Hospitals) and NSWNMA/ANMF NSW Branch Enterprise Agreement 2022. The successful applicant will step into a leadership pathway designed for career progression, with applications for the current recruitment phase closing on May 7, 2026. This role represents a significant opportunity for an experienced nurse to lead a multidisciplinary team within a facility known for driving innovation and clinical best practice.

Requirements and Role Expectations

• Professional Registration: Must hold current AHPRA registration and demonstrate a commitment to patient-centered care.

• Clinical Experience: A minimum of five years of perioperative nursing experience is essential. Candidates should possess deep knowledge of ACORN standards, ASNZ5369, and NSW Health Policy Directives.

• Leadership Skills: Requires strong mentoring, communication, and organizational abilities. Previous experience in nursing management or relieving in Nursing Unit Manager roles is highly desired.

• Technical Proficiency: Must be computer literate in relevant hospital programs and possess a sound understanding of clinical governance.

• Departmental Culture: The role demands a proactive professional who can foster a positive culture and maintain high standards of care in a fast-paced environment.

Location and Lifestyle Benefits

Ideally situated between the sophisticated shops and cafes of The Junction and the world-renowned surf of Merewether Beach, this location offers an enviable coastal lifestyle. The facility provides a supportive environment where personal wellbeing is prioritized through flexible working conditions and dedicated career development. Comprehensive employee benefits include:

• Professional Growth: Supported Post Graduate education, ongoing clinical training, and a focus on internal promotion.

• Financial & Family Support: Competitive benefits package, including paid parental leave and salary incentives.

• Wellbeing Programs: Access to discounted private health insurance and holistic staff wellness initiatives.

• Community: Integration into a team of leading medical specialists in a health precinct that is second-to-none in the Newcastle region.

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