Clinical Nurse Specialist - Respiratory

Be the Breath of Fresh Air Patients Need!

Employment Type:  Temp part time until October 2026
Position Classification:  Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.98 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ611349
Location:  Tamworth Community Health 
Closing: Monday, 3rd November 2025.

To be eligible to apply for this position the applicant must be a current employee of Hunter New England Local Health District or a current employee of Calvary Mater Newcastle. 

About the Role:
Join Tamworth Hospital’s dedicated Respiratory Nursing team and play a pivotal role in delivering individualised, case-managed care for inpatients living with chronic lung disease. As the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), this position focuses on maximising health outcomes through expert clinical care, patient education, and leadership. The role supports inpatient respiratory care at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital but is line managed through Tamworth Community Health. It is located within the hospital building, sharing space with other chronic disease teams and services to promote integrated, patient-centred care.

Applications are sought from nurses qualified to meet the Public Health System Nurses and Midwives (State) Award 2023 CNS criteria however consideration will be given to nurses who have some experience and desire to work in this area.

As our new CNS, you will:

• Demonstrate your experience in medical/ chronic disease nursing to deliver expert respiratory nursing care, providing education on symptom management, medication use (inhalers, nebulised therapies), and self-management strategies to empower patients and reduce hospital readmissions.
• Administer and assist with nebulised therapies, ensuring proper technique and patient safety.
• Conduct spirometry assessments to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of respiratory conditions.
• Support the initiation and management of home oxygen therapy, including patient assessment, education, and coordination with external services.
• Provide clinical leadership through staff education, mentoring, and the implementation of evidence-based respiratory care practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and coordinate personalised care plans that address each patient’s specific clinical needs and goals.

Requirements:
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in their specified post-graduate qualification of respiratory nursing, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation. 

Benefits
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: 

• We support and encourage ongoing professional development for all of our Nurses - Postgraduate nursing and midwifery scholarships
• Ongoing upskilling opportunities provided by the HNE Education team and the Nursing and Midwifery Directorate
• The Welcome Experience – supporting your move
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life 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 

Why You'll Love Tamworth
Tamworth Hospital is the principal referral hospital for the northern sector of Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), servicing a population of over 180,000 people. As a major rural referral facility, Tamworth Hospital provides a wide range of specialist services, including emergency, medical, surgical, maternity, critical care, mental health, rehabilitation, and outpatient services.

Located in the vibrant regional centre of Tamworth, the hospital is a teaching facility affiliated with the University of Newcastle, and offers opportunities to work alongside clinicians involved in research, education, and innovation. Tamworth combines the advantages of rural living with access to quality schools, cultural events, sporting facilities, and transport connections.

Ready to Make the Move?
Whether you are wanting to extend your career and step into a clinical role where you can make a significant difference in a supportive and vibrant environment, this position might be for you. 

Apply now or contact us to discuss flexible rostering, living arrangements or transitioning from metropolitan practice to rural care.

Help us build a strong rural workforce, and discover what life looks like when you trade traffic for open skies and a real sense of purpose.

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For role related enquiries or questions, please contact Ali Harding | ali.harding@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 
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 

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 

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.  

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

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. 

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 

This requisition is not accepting sponsorship.