NSW Government

Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Chest Clinic

🔍 Sydney, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital | Sydney

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Clinical Nurse Specialist
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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REQ586173 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 14 November 2025
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ586173
Applications close: Sunday, 20 July 2025

Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade - 2, Chest Clinic - Temporary Part Time - Sydney/ Sydney Eye Hospital

Are you a motivated Registered Nurse who is interested and ready to make an impact? Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital is seeking a dynamic Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 -Chest Clinic to join our nursing team and help drive high-quality, safe care.

The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

The main role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2 – Chest Clinic is to offer clinical nursing leadership in the Chest Clinic at Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital, aiming for optimal outcomes in treating patients with respiratory conditions and those requiring respiratory screening. This position collaborates with the CNC Chest Clinic, NUM Outpatient Department and Medical and Allied Health staff, reporting directly to the NUM Outpatient Department.
 
In consultation with the NUM, the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2 is responsible for:
  • Demonstrating clinical expertise in respiratory conditions and respiratory/TB screening.
  • Managing the Outpatient Chest Clinic operationally, including referral management, the coordination of patient triaging and patient flow.
  • Communicating with patients and Chest Clinic staff about patient flow, wait times, and escalating extended wait times to the NUM.
  • Implementing action plans to oversee patient care and co-ordination within the Chest Clinic.
  • Evaluating and reviewing the effectiveness of strategies employed for respiratory/TB patient management.
  • Providing staff education and assessment, collaborating with CNC Chest Clinic, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and NUM to identify gaps within education and working together to deliver the educational support required within the Chest Clinic.
  • Serving as a role model and leader for nursing staff in providing expert care.
  • Acting as a resource person for staff providing care to patients with respiratory conditions or TB.
  • Communicating changes or updates in patient status regarding respiratory monitoring, treatment and screening to the CNC Chest Clinic and NUM Outpatient Department.

What we offer

  • Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
  • Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
  • Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
  • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance.
  • Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door  

For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page

Selection Criteria

  1. Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and current NSW Driver's License (if required by service).
  2. Relevant Post graduate qualifications in the specialty of Tuberculosis or Respiratory clinical area, and at least 3 years recent experience working, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
  3. Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development and use of clinical management plans.
  4. Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
  5. Demonstrated skills in the development & facilitation of patient and carer education [and staff as required]
  6. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
  7. Detailed knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation and evidence of leadership in safety and quality innovation.
  8. Demonstrated competence in the use of health-related information technology

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Lesley Mcdowell on Lesley.Mcdowell@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

  • An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
  • Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
  • Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
  • Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
  • SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website 


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