Clinical Nurse Specialist - Out-Of-Home Care Health Pathway Program
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ675752 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location: Cranebrook Community Health Centre
Remuneration: $128,301.88 - $132,523.13 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ675752
Applications Close: 21/07/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Primary Care and Community Health Unit consists of 9 centres that provide a range of services for children, young people and their families, adults, older people and their carers. Our services range from health promotion, prevention and early detection through to assessment, treatment and continuing care. Our staff work in partnership with schools, GPs, hospitals, non-government agencies and other organisations to provide care across our centres, in people’s homes, other community venues as well as virtual care (telehealth).
Join our dedicated Out of Home Care Health Pathway Program team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people aged 0 - 18 years. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2), you will provide specialist nursing care and clinical leadership, undertaking health assessments, developing individualised Health Management Plans and coordinating care for children and young people living in statutory Out-of-Home Care.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with carers, families, clinicians and partner agencies to improve health literacy, reduce barriers to care and support positive health outcomes. This role requires advanced clinical skills, sound judgement, strong communication abilities and a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care.
If you are a passionate and experienced Registered Nurse looking to make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of children and young people, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help create healthier futures for those who need it most.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees only
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse/Midwife Division 1 with AHPRA with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate - e.g. Child & Family Health and/or Paediatrics and/or Adolescent Nursing or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience working with children and young people within a multi-disciplinary team environment, with a focus on child development, assessment and the creation and implementation of care plans and knowledge and understanding of the impacts of trauma on child development, including short- and long-term impact on health outcomes, and demonstrated experience implementing current best practice within a therapeutic setting
- Demonstrated high level communication, liaison, networking and negotiation skills. Strong co-ordination/organisational skills, with demonstrated experience developing and implementing administrative systems that ensure the effective use of resources and that can be used to monitor progress and performance measures
- Demonstrated capacity to provide effective nursing care that is person centered, family inclusive and culturally sensitive to people accessing health services, including a high level of understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and strong awareness of the historical and ongoing impacts of colonization for children and young people in Out-Of-Home Care
- Demonstrated ability to perform in a clinical leadership role and use critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care and a demonstrated commitment to professional development.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision maintaining involvement within the wider multidisciplinary team, whilst maintaining high level time management, problem solving, interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills. Including the ability to meet tight deadlines within defined resources and capacity to anticipate, respond and resolve complex critical issues
- Knowledge of NSW Health networks and the demonstrated ability to utilize and leverage those networks to support the health needs of children and young people in OOHC
- Current and valid Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel. This may include driving long distances across the LHD.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jo-Ann Buhler on JoAnn.Buhler@health.nsw.gov.au
