Acute to Aged Related Services - CNS 2

Make a real difference to older patients and their families as an AARCS Clinician.

Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Hospital
Employment Type:  Permanent Part Time 
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ597482
Applications Close: Thursday 4th September 2025

Where you’ll be working
The Acute to Aged Related Services (AARCS) team provides specialised care for older patients in acute inpatient settings who have complex care needs. This service is designed to deliver patient-centred, comprehensive assessment, care planning, and coordination to enable safe and timely discharges. Working within a collaborative, supportive culture, you’ll be part of a team that consistently advocates for older people and their families, ensuring their needs remain at the centre of care.

About the role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 in AARCS, you will provide advanced clinical care, leadership, and expertise in managing complex cases. A key part of your role will be delivering the first face-to-face assessment within one working day of referral, then working with families, carers, and service providers to develop safe discharge plans. You’ll balance competing priorities, manage patients exhibiting challenging behaviours, and advocate for older patients while guiding and supporting your colleagues. Each day will bring opportunities to demonstrate clinical leadership, apply advanced assessment and case management skills, and contribute to improving outcomes for older people.

About you

• Advanced clinical knowledge and experience in caring for older patients.
• Skilled in managing patients presenting with challenging behaviours.
• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively and meet referral response timeframes.
• Strong advocacy skills, ensuring older people and their carers remain central to care decisions.
• Excellent communication skills to engage families and service providers with differing perspectives.
• Confidence in making clinical decisions around assessment, care planning, case management, and discharge.
  
  

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

• Relevant post-registration qualifications and experience appropriate to the role of CNS2.

  
  
  

What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Access to The Welcome Experience - settle into your new community with all the support you need to embrace rural NSW. 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

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For role related queries or questions contact Jae Hong Kim on JaeHong.Kim@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time vacancies. 

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:  https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.  

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.  

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.