Clinical Nurse Specialist - Braidwood MPS

NSW Health; Braidwood; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing benefits incl. F집

Annual influenza vaccinations

Professional development support

Job summary

NSW Health in Braidwood is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead advanced nursing practice in aged care, providing person-centred care and clinical leadership. You will oversee IPC initiatives and mentor junior staff to improve patient outcomes in a residential setting.

The role requires AHPRA registration with aged care qualifications and a minimum of three years' experience in older person care, with a focus on leadership and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse with post-registration aged care qualifications and at least three years' experience caring for older people in inpatient or residential aged care.
• Qualifications in infection prevention and control or willingness to obtain, plus understanding antimicrobial resistance and stewardship.
• Ability to undertake comprehensive assessments and develop a plan of care with the multidisciplinary team focusing on the expressed needs of the older person.
• Ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision-making and lead nursing specialty practice advancement.
• Proven skills in case management and liaison; ability to lead a case conference for timely and appropriate care in residential aged care.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through IT, written and verbal means and strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practice and quality improvement for person-centred extended care.
• Participation in professional development and willingness to mentor others within the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced, person-centred specialist nursing care for residents in aged care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide clinical leadership, support and supervision for less experienced clinicians.
• Lead infection prevention and control (IPC) as onsite IPC lead for the residential aged care unit and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Develop and manage an effective IPC program and deliver IPC education and training to staff.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Autonomy in decision-making

Case management

Assessment & care planning

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Mentoring others

Quality improvement

Education

AHPRA Registered Nurse

Post-registration qualifications in Aged Care

Infection prevention and control qualifications

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Braidwood MPS

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Location: Braidwood
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration:$128301.89 - $132523.13 per annum
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ699402
Applications Close : 17 October 2026
Interview Information:Interviews to be scheduled within 10 days of closing date
About the service
Expert Care. Clinical Leadership. Real Results.
Join Us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
Are you a highly skilled nurse with a passion for advancing clinical practice and improving patient outcomes? Step into a vital role as a Clinical Nurse Specialist where your expertise drives excellence and innovation in healthcare.
If you’re ready to lead clinical excellence, support your colleagues, and make a measurable difference, we want to hear from you.
Expertise that transforms care. Leadership that inspires change.

Support for

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Aged Care, using best practice evidence provides person-centered specialist nursing care at an advanced practice level for residents in the aged care setting in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team. Provides clinical leadership, support and supervision for less experienced clinicians to achieve people focused quality care.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist – Aged Care will serve as the onsite Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) lead for the residential aged care unit, supporting compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant legislative requirements. The role provides leadership in the implementation and ongoing management of an effective IPC program and providing IPC education and training to staff.

Selection Criteria

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and relevant post-registration qualifications in Aged Care with a minimum of three years' experience in the care of older people in the inpatient or residential aged care setting.
• Relevant qualifications in Infection prevention and control or willingness to obtain and a demonstrated understanding of antimicrobial resistance and stewardship.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive assessments and develop a plan of care, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, which is focused on the expressed needs/wishes of the older person.
• Demonstrate ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision-making capabilities and leadership in the development of nursing specialty practice advancement.
• Proven skills in case management and liaison and the ability to lead a case conference in order to facilitate a timely and appropriate care within the residential aged care setting.
• Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means and sound interpersonal skills with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person-centred care at an extended role level with a commitment to quality improvement.
• Evidence of participation in own professional development, a commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills with a willingness to apply and share professional expertise as a resource person and mentor others within the specialty.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
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.
Southern NSW Local Health District 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.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
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