Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Brighter Beginnings - Healthy Kids and Families - Temp FT/PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ611386 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week until 30.Jun.2026
Location: Bolger Street, Campbelltown and Hoxton Park Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.98 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ611386
Application Close Date: 19/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 22/10/2025 – 29/10/2025
Contact Details: Kate Tylor - 0439 603 478 | kate.tylor@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks team in South Western Sydney Local Health District. We are seeking Clinical Nurse specialists, Grade 2 to join our team. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist you will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team providing health and developmental screening in early education settings and providing assessment, intervention and capacity building and direct care pathways for children in SWSLHD. This role is a truly unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in the area. You will be a compassionate, understanding and adaptable person who is ready to become a leader. We are looking for someone who is truly passionate about their role and team whilst delivering a family centred service, in consultation with clients and carers/families. You will be working with a small multidisciplinary team who are highly supportive of each other. You will have great communication skills and be ready to progress both your own career and skills but also empower your team. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and network within the wider healthcare team and the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks team.
What You'll be Doing
This role will support the implementation of the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks screening program in SWSLHD. The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 will be part of a multidisciplinary team providing health and developmental screening and supporting direct care pathways for children in SWSLHD.
The position will provide safe, compassionate, quality, person centred specialist care and work in collaboration with patients/families/carers and multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ (fulltime equivalent) experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Can you describe your skills and experience providing complex care to children and families demonstrating advanced clinical decision-making and interdisciplinary collaboration?
- Tell us about a time you identified a workplace safety or risk issue. How did you respond, and what steps did you take to improve the situation while maintaining professionalism and resolving any conflict that arose?
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
