Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Lead the future of rural healthcare in Armidale, where your expertise will shape healthier communities while enjoying stunning natural beauty and a supportive team.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 14
Location: Armidale
Requisition ID: REQ539075
Applications Close: Sunday, 5th January 2025

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: 

• Supportive team environment
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 
  
  

About the role:

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping the future of rural healthcare, using your advanced clinical skills and collaborative mentoring style to guide the team toward achieving our goal of healthier rural populations and thriving communities. Your leadership will involve providing expert clinical advice and recommendations on wound management practices, offering clinical supervision to nursing staff, and serving as a role model by delivering direct nursing care regularly.

This role requires strong communication skills and emotional intelligence, as we are seeking someone who can bring positive influence, resilience, and support to the team. You will be expected to apply research and evidence-based practices, demonstrating the ability to think critically and problem-solve while linking outcomes to the principles of continuous quality improvement within your clinical specialty. Clinically, you will be supported by the Wound CNS2, who works 0.6 FTE in Integrated Care New England North West, servicing Armidale and the surrounding areas. The position will be based in Armidale Community Health, with ongoing professional support and clinical supervision to further enhance your development.

Where you’ll be working:

The Armidale region offers stunning natural beauty, featuring spectacular waterfalls, gorges, world-heritage national parks, cool-climate vineyards, and a rich cultural heritage. Located just a day's drive or a short flight from Sydney and Brisbane, Armidale is easily accessible. One of its best-kept secrets is the abundance of outdoor attractions, with four national parks, each offering unique natural wonders, all within an hour’s drive from the city centre.

Armidale Community Health Service provides a range of healthcare services to support the health and wellbeing of individuals and families in the community. Our team offers mental health support, chronic disease care, rehabilitation, and allied health services. We focus on patient-centred care, making healthcare accessible and welcoming for everyone in Armidale.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.  
• Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Requirements: 

Our successful candidate will possess the following: 

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
  

Want to know more? 

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Jennie Johnston on Jennifer.Johnston1@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
 
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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