Transition to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - AARCS - Incentives Offered
Transform your career with our Transition to Clinical Nurse Specialist role – work with a fantastic team that champions your professional growth!
Remuneration: $58.83 - $60.76 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location: Armidale Hospital
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ619013
Applications Close: Sunday, 7th December 2025
About the role
If you’re a Registered Nurse looking to step up into leadership, look no further than our Transition to Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 in AARCS. On any given day, 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.
You won’t be working alone. As a transitional role, you will be provided structured supervision, mentorship, and a tailored development plan to build confidence and prepare you for CNS2-level responsibilities. Supported education pathways and scholarships opportunities are available for the right candidate. In addition, you will be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Nurse Educators and Deputy Director of Nursing. If you want to be part of a team that champions your growth, look no further than Armidale Hospital.
You may be offered a temporary Registered Nurse contract of up to two years to complete the required postgraduate study as part of the transition process if you do not currently hold the relevant postgraduate qualification. Please note that applicants who already hold a CNS2 qualification will be given first consideration during this recruitment process
Where you’ll be working
Located in the stunning New England region, Armidale offers the perfect mix of professional challenge and lifestyle balance. With heritage charm, a vibrant university town atmosphere, and access to world-heritage national parks, waterfalls, and cool-climate vineyards, it’s a place where you can grow your career while enjoying a relaxed, nature-filled lifestyle.
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 you
You’re a compassionate, motivated Registered Nurse who is ready to specialise in aged and complex care. You bring curiosity, initiative, and a genuine passion for supporting older people and their families. You value teamwork, communication, and continuous learning, and you’re ready to grow into a leadership role that makes a tangible difference in patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Commitment to completing relevant postgraduate qualifications within 24 months of commencement of the role.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication, assessment, and organisational skills
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:
- Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- 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 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information
1)* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
2) An eligibility list will be created for future permanent or temporary full time and permanent or temporary part-time vacancies.
3) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact John Kim | JaeHong.Kim@health.nsw.gov.au
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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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