Clinical Nurse Specialist - Clinical Trials (Rehabilitation and Aged Care)
Opportunity exists for a temporary full-time CNS2 position working within Clinical Trials in the Rehabilitation and Aged Care Services department at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. The position coordinates research activities within the department and works closely with the Senior Medical staff as well as other nursing and Allied Health staff involved in clinical trials.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 2 February 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2)
Remuneration: $2,170.30 - $2,241.60 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ592680
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital - rehabiltiation and Aged Care Services
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) provides a conduit to facilitate information sharing, planned care and care coordination for patients within the hospital and the continuum through liaising and networking with key stakeholders both internal and external.The CNS2 is an expert in their area of speciality who provides leadership, advice and recommendations on all aspects of related care. The CNS2 formulates and implements policy, guides practice, and engages in education and research activities. The CNS2 acts as a role model providing complex care to those patients requiring advanced clinical skills regarding their area of specialty.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Division 1 Registered Nurse with post registration qualification relevant to speciality and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of their post graduate qualification or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on service delivery, quality of care and team cohesion.
- Previous experience in conducting clinical trials. Current certificate in Good Clinical Practice preferred.
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For role related queries or questions contact Gwenyth Hickey on Gwen.Hickey@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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