Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) – Oral Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $128,301 - $132,523 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Sydney Dental Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ698414
About the Role
Sydney Dental Hospital (SDH) has been serving the local community since 1904. The Hospital is a centre of excellence and throughout its history has been a key driver in shaping oral health and dental care in Australia.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) provides senior nursing clinical leadership in the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery for Infection Prevention and Control and Staff Health within the Oral Health Services. The CNS employs advanced clinical skills and exercises extended autonomy of decision making, working closely with the Operational Nurse Manager, other managers and senior clinicians.
For more information, view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Current unencumbered registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the relevant area or such other post-registration qualifications or equivalent qualifications deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Current Australian Nurse Immuniser (ANI) qualifications.
- Must be able to work a roster Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
All candidates must have full working rights within Australia
Benefits and Perks
- Monthly Accrued Day Off
- Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Michelle Frampton via email at Michelle.Frampton@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 11 October 2026
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