Clinical Nurse Specialist - Haematology Clinal Trials
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 12 months, with potential of ongoing employment
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $128,301.89 - $132,523.13 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685649
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital
Applications Close: 7 September 2026 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Nurse looking to take the next step in your career and apply your expertise in a unique and rewarding role? NSW Health Pathology is seeking a full-time Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Haematology Clinical Trials Unit at Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical research while delivering high-quality patient care within a specialised haematology setting.
As part of a small, progressive, and collaborative team, you will enjoy a supportive and flexible work environment that values professional growth and continuous learning. Based within Prince of Wales Hospital, a leading tertiary teaching hospital, you will work alongside experts in clinical care, research, and education. With strong affiliations to the University of New South Wales, the service is committed to excellence in patient outcomes, clinical teaching, and pioneering medical research, offering outstanding opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Specialist coordinates and delivers high quality nursing care to patients of NSW Health Pathology. The position is responsible for the provision of high level person c entred nursing care within the Haematology Department and is expected to embrace and lead a practice development philosophy in the delivery of that care.
This outcome will be achieved thorough undertaking comprehensive nursing assessments, referral, providing expert consultation and educational support to staff, patients and family within Haematology Cancer Service. The CNS2 will be responsible for evaluation and supervision in the provision of complex nursing care in Haematology area of practice .
What we can offer you
Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)
Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning
Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
- Registered Nurse with current registration through the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia approved qualification.
- Relevant Post graduate qualifications within the field and at least 3 years recent experience working within Cancer care.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development and use of clinical management plans
- Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
- Demonstrated understanding of and experience in clinical research.
- Patient focused approach displaying well-developed interpersonal skills and good oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with study participants (children and adults), research team members, clinical staff and laboratory personnel.
- Proficient computer skills including data entry, and proven ability to use health information systems.
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Information for applicants
NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.
NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website
You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.
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- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Karen Mccardie on Karen.Mccardie@health.nsw.gov.au
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