Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) - Planned Care for Better Health

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week) 
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $128,301 - $132,523 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ684248
  

  
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales.  Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
  

  
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. 
  

Ideal Candidate

1. 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.
2. Demonstrated ability to prioritise and problem solve to manage the complex clinical care needs of patients through the development and use of clinical management plans.

3. Current NSW Driver’s license (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)

• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading 
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!

• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information, 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 (PD2026_004). 

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/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. 

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For enquiries, please contact Sophia Wilson via email at *************@health.nsw.gov.au or or Alice Finch on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now! 

Applications Close: 16 August 2026 

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