CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Specialist 2, Brighter Beginnings
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, end date: 28 June 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.97 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Central Coast
Requisition ID: REQ566661
Applications Close: Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11.59pm
Interview date: Monday 23 June 2025
Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) is offering an exceptional opportunity for a temporary Part time Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CN2) to join our dynamic Brighter Beginnings team.
This role provides a fantastic platform to demonstrate your expertise within a collaborative healthcare team and positively impact the delivery of services to the Central Coast community
About the Role
The Clinical Nurse Specialist 2, Brighter Beginnings Preschool Checks Program, has a recognised clinical speciality in Child and Family Health, Paediatric or Developmental Disability nursing to provide screening, assessment and early intervention services and support for children referred to the Brighter Beginnings Health and development. Checks in Preschool Program in the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) The clinician will provide services across health and education settings within CCLHD.
The clinician provides direct clinical services, coordinates service provision, and works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team. The clinician supports capacity building for health and education staff regarding children's health and development and assists with health promotion activities. The clinician is responsible for implementing specific quality initiatives directed by the Brighter Beginnings Manager and in partnership with other staff. Full participation in quality processes, clinical supervision and professional development is an integral expectation within this role.
The clinician provides clinical services to client groups and will operate in circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills. The clinician is able to demonstrate advanced reasoning skills and operate autonomously with minimal direct clinical supervision. The clinician is involved with the planning, implementation, evaluation and reporting on clinical services for their clinical specialty and the Brighter Beginnings Preschool Checks Initiative. They may also conduct clinical research and participate in the provision of clinical inservice education programs to NSW Health and Department of Education staff and students. The clinician may be delegated an operational/supervisory role under the direction of the Brighter Beginnings Manager and may be required to manage specific tasks or projects.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 16 hours per week (days and times negotiable)
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
- You have current Registered Nurse Division 1 National Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), current NSW Drivers Licence, and relevant postgraduate qualifications or extensive relevant experience in this specialist area.
- You possess understanding of and experience providing evidence-based health promotion, assessment, prevention and early intervention services to children and their families, particularly those experiencing health inequities.
- You have demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development of clinical management plans in consultation with health, education and social services.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
- Work-Life Balance – Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits – Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing – Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth – Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
For more information, please visit Benefits at CCLHD
Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Need More Information?
For role-related queries, please contact:
Julie Hudson
Phone: 0439 359 568
Email: Julie.Hudson@health.nsw.gov.au
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You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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