Clinical Nurse Specialist - Aged Care
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ557162 Requisition #
Step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise in aged care nursing will drive excellence in patient-centred care.
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
About the role:
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Aged Care at Manilla MPS, you will provide advanced clinical leadership in the coordination, management, and delivery of high-quality nursing care to our residents.
You will work both collaboratively and independently to ensure the best outcomes for residents. At times, you will partner with another CNS to support, educate, and guide EEN and AIN staff in delivering quality care. You will also assist with medical officer reviews, documentation updates, facility meetings, and family conferences. When working independently, you will continue to provide expert care, oversee resident documentation, and review care plans to maintain excellence in service delivery.
Supported by a dedicated team - including the Health Service Manager, fellow Aged Care CNS 2, NUM, and CNE - you will have access to structured orientation, ongoing professional development, and both online and face-to-face education. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Where you’ll be working:
Welcome to Manilla Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) - a beacon of care and community, nestled in the breathtaking Northern Tablelands of New South Wales.
Manilla Health Service is a 57 bed Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) comprising of 4 emergency beds, 12 acute beds and 40 residential aged care. We provide a range of clinical services including 24 hour Emergency Department, Medical, Antenatal Care, Radiology, Residential Aged Care, Community Health and an onsite HealthOne GP practice to patients, residents and clients of the Manilla community and surrounds.
Manilla is 45kms from our main referral hospital, Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital (TRRH). The population is approximately 3000 and is supported by two General Practices that operate 0830 am - 5.00 pm Monday - Friday.
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:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with APHRA.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes.
If This Sounds Like You, We Would Love You to Apply:
We’re looking for someone with:
- Advanced clinical skills in residential aged care.
- Strong leadership to mentor and support EN and AIN staff.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Experience in care planning, documentation, and medical reviews.
- A proactive and adaptable approach to delivering high-quality care.
If you’re ready to make a difference, apply today!
Bring your passion and expertise in aged care to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- 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.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- 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 Michelle Fowler on Michelle.Fowler@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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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.
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