Memory and Cognition (Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243 - $116,963 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ592575
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our friendly team at RPAH!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
In this role, you will be assisting in the running of the Memory and Cognition Clinics at RPAH. It ensures patients are well prepared for their appointment with xrays scans tests etc, it also takes part in the MDT to develop care plans for patients following clinic visit.
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.
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 work a Monday to Friday roster.
- Ability to prioritise and problem solve to manage the complex clinical care needs of patients through the development and use of clinical management plans.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with advanced interpersonal and problem solving skills.
Benefits and Perks!
Accrued Day Off each month (ADO)
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 Benefits
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.
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For enquiries, please contact Skye Cooke via email at skye.cooke@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 14 August 2025
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