Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2 - Respiratory

Requisition Number: REQ644630
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 
Hours Per Week: Up to 20
Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2
Location: Wagga Wagga
Remuneration: $116,639.98 - $120,469.88 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable) 
Applications Close: 27 March 2026

Helping Patients Breathe Easier and Live Stronger.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 – Respiratory Nurse to join the Murrumbidgee Local Health District nursing workforce. In this role, you will deliver advanced, patient-centred care for people living with chronic respiratory conditions, supporting improved health outcomes and helping patients remain healthier at home for longer.
Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will coordinate complex care across hospital and community settings, support safe transitions home, and provide expert clinical leadership, education and consultation to staff, patients and carers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse passionate about chronic disease management, collaborative care and improving patient outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Provide advanced clinical nursing care for patients with complex respiratory conditions
• Undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and develop coordinated care plans that support self-management and improved health outcomes
• Facilitate safe and effective transitions from hospital to home and support patients within the community setting
• Provide expert consultation, guidance and education to patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor for nursing and allied health staff
• Lead and support evidence-based practice, service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Promote collaborative care across acute, primary and community health services throughout the district
• Advocate for patients and families while supporting innovative models of care that reduce avoidable hospital presentations

For more information, please review the Position Description.
 

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate qualifications in respiratory, cardiac, chronic disease or related field (or working towards)
• Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent clinical experience relevant to respiratory, cardiac or chronic disease management
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex care and support patients managing chronic conditions across hospital and community settings
• Strong clinical leadership skills and ability to mentor and support staff
• Excellent communication, collaboration and care coordination skills within multidisciplinary teams
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and ongoing professional development
• Current Class C driver’s licence and willingness to travel across the district if required

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, Apply Now. Please contact Kate OConnor, via kate.oconnor5@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

Your application will need to include:

• A current CV
• A cover letter
• Responses to the application questions

Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.  

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.