Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Incentives Offered
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ650949 Requisition #
Deliver Exceptional Care, Build Your Career, and Earn More with Rural Incentives.
Remuneration: $116,639.98 - $120,469.88 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 38hrs/week
Requisition ID: REQ650949
Closing Date: Sunday, 29th March 2026
Step into an exciting opportunity to grow your skills,
broaden your expertise and earn more with rural incentives!
The Opportunity
This role offers the perfect balance of autonomy and collaboration. As the Diabetes Educator and Cardiac Rehabilitation Clinical Nurse Specialist, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, individualised care across both community and acute settings.
This is more than just a job - it’s a chance to grow your career and broaden your clinical scope. Whether you’re already experienced or looking to upskill, you’ll be supported to develop into a specialist role.
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.*
Enjoy monthly days off and 6 weeks annual leave (eligible full-time nurses)
Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging and Fitness Passport options
Build expertise across two highly valuable specialty areas
Work in a role that offers autonomy, variety, and purpose
Be supported to complete or further your postgraduate qualifications
Gain valuable experience in rural and community healthcare
If you’re earlier in your diabetes education journey, we still encourage you to apply. We support clinicians who are willing to complete relevant postgraduate qualifications within 12 months, with opportunities to progress to CNS2 classification as you build your skills and experience.
In this varied and rewarding position, you will:
Deliver specialised Diabetes Management and Cardiac Rehabilitation services
Provide individualised, case-managed care for clients with complex needs
Support both community-based and acute care services
Contribute to the MOICD Program, improving outcomes in Indigenous health
Play a key role in clinical leadership, education, and service development
You’ll also have the chance to make a real difference in surrounding communities through outreach clinics in Warialda, Bingara, Mungindi, Boggabilla, and Toomelah.
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 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 Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated lease
- 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
Apply now and take the next step in your professional journey!
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
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. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. Please note: the increased RHWIS allowance is approved until 30th June 2026. Commencement after this date may be subject to change, including the allowance amount for which the candidate may be eligible. 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
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
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.
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.
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. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
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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