Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Kids GPS - Temporary Part Time - Sydney Children's Hospital - REQ627154
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- Clinical Nurse Specialist
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- REQ627154 Requisition #
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- 15 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 17 January 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Remuneration: 116639.98 - 120469.88 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ627154
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 25 January 2026
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Join a team where your passion for paediatric care truly makes a difference. Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick — one of Australia’s leading specialist medical centres for children — is entering an exciting new chapter with the opening of the Bilima Building in November 2025. This state-of-the-art redevelopment will enhance our ability to deliver world-class care to seriously ill and injured children from across NSW and beyond. As part of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, our hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric and adolescent medical and surgical services, treating children with a variety of complex conditions. Located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and co-located with Prince of Wales Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Women, our campus offers easy access to beaches, amenities, and public transport.
At Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, we put children first — always. You’ll be part of a warm, supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families. No prior paediatric experience is required. We offer structured education and ongoing support to help you transition confidently into paediatric care.
The Kids Guided Personalised Service (KidsGPS) is the hospital service supporting children with complex medical conditions and their families coordinate their healthcare journey. The goal of our team is to make this as easy as possible for your child and your family by improving how all the services work together. The KidsGPS Care Coordinator will work closely with you to plan your child’s care and provide support as the main point of contact. Care coordinators work as health care guides, connecting the different services and empowering you to advocate for your child’s care. They will work with you to decide how long you may need the support for.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) is an extended role within the scope of a Registered Nurse/Midwife that provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
Acts as an appropriate and effective role model to promote culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Provides senior nursing clinical leadership in the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery within a nursing unit, team or service. Provides advanced skills and exercises extended autonomy of decision making while working closely with managers and other senior clinicians.
Exercises extended autonomy of decision making; exercises professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care requiring advanced clinical skills.
Undertakes leadership in the development of nursing specialty clinical practice service delivery in the ward/service; or undertakes primary case management within a defined specialty involving both inpatient and community based services.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the relevant clinical area of their post-registration qualification.
- Demonstrates evidence of advanced clinical practice in the specialty area. Demonstrates evidence of contribution to the development of clinical practice relevant to paediatrics.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Gatehouse on lisa.gatehouse@health.nsw.gov.au
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
Eligibility List
An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
