Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) - SUPPS
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $116,639 - $120,469 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ637514
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
The purpose of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) position is to provide senior nursing clinical leadership in the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery within a nursing unit, team or service.
The CNS employs advanced clinical skills and exercises extended autonomy of decision making working closely with managers and other senior clinicians.
The position is predominantly based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) and provides the following:
- Onsite case management within the multidisciplinary team.
- Comprehensive case management for clients, including assessment, care planning and coordination of support across inpatient, outpatient and community settings.
- Closely working with a Level 3 Social Worker and broader MDT to deliver integrated, person centred care.
- Assistance to colleagues by providing clinical support and service coverage during periods of leave, ensuring continuity of care for clients.
- Strong capability in engaging and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including participation in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences and interagency forums.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) 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 by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve to manage the complex clinical care needs of patients through the development and use of clinical management plans.
- Experience in leading and initiating activities to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.
- Computer skills including word processing, presentation, spread sheet applications and clinical information systems.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Lexie O'Connor via email at alexandra.oconnor@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 12 March 2026
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