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Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job No: JR102683
Wollongong Private Hospital
Permanent
Nursing - Registered
- Permanent full-time position available.
- We care about YOU! Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance
- Enjoy benefits such as paid parental leave, study leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave.
About the Role
The Clinical Nurse Specialist position in our Cardiothoracic & Cardiology ward is an exciting and rare opportunity to join our established team.
We are a dynamic 24 bed unit who care for patient with varying complexities of cardiology and cardiothoracic care needs.
Procedures managed on the ward include:
- Pre and postoperative coronary angiograms +/- stents, PPM's, ICD's, EPS +/- ablations, PVI.
- Structural heart procedures- TAVI, LAAO, PFO & ASD closures, Mitra clips.
- CABG, Valve replacements/ repairs, PEARS procedures.
- VATS +/- anatomical resections, pleurodesis, biopsies.
As the unit continues to expand and thrive, we are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced RN/ CNS to join the team. Provide Mentoring and education of their colleagues and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, you will perform duties with the support and guidance of the Department Manager, Team and Shift Leaders to ensure a high level of quality patient care is delivered in line with the care values and strategic direction of the Hospital and Ramsay Health Care.
About You
Essential Criteria:
- Current registration with the AHPRA
- Minimum 5 years recent Cardiology experience working in a ward/ unit of this specialty.
- Ability to interpret complex ECG’s and escalate clinical needs accordingly.
- Extensive experience in managing and teaching about cardiology specific concepts
- Confidence in troubleshooting and escalating the complex needs of the Cardiology Patient
- A passion for mentoring and educating the nursing staff working within the cardiothoracic setting.
- Accredited in Advanced Life support
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Desirable Criteria:
- Post graduate qualifications in Critical Care (cardiac) or working towards
What’s in it for you?
Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.
Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.
Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.
Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.
About the Hospital
Owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operator, Wollongong Private Hospital is set in the heart of Wollongong's Medical Precinct.
Requirements
- Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
- Depending on the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases, which may include Covid-19.
To Apply
All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
If you have any enquiries regarding this opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Yvette Payne via email at Write to the company
Closing date: 22nd July 2025
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at https://www.ramsayhealth.com
Advertised: 24 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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