Clinical Nurse Specialist, Chronic Disease Management - Tweed

Northern NSW Local Health District; Cudgen; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 133,000; Part time

Job summary

Northern NSW Local Health District is offering a temporary part-time (34 weeks) Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 position. The role provides care to people with chronic disease and sits within a multidisciplinary team in regional NSW.

The appointment includes professional development, collaboration with diverse health professionals, and a supportive work environment designed to deliver high-quality care and positive health outcomes for the community.

Qualifications

• Temporary part-time (34 weeks)
• Hours per Week: 22
• Remuneration: $128,301.89 - $132,523.13 per annum pro rata

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to people living with chronic disease as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with health professionals and support ongoing professional development to improve patient outcomes.

Job description

Position Details

Live and work in a place of great beauty, where flexibility and balance are not buzzwords, they’re a reality. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (34 weeks). Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2. Remuneration: $128,301.89 - $132,523.13 per annum pro rata. Hours Per Week: 22. Requisition ID: REQ700582.

About the role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for motivated professionals to provide high quality care to people living with chronic disease. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with a range of health professionals, build your skills through ongoing professional development, and create a positive change in people’s lives.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

Working in Community & Allied Health

Join the vibrant team of professionals who enjoy a fulfilling career providing community and allied health services in beautiful regional NSW. Community and Allied Health in Northern NSW Local Health District offers a diverse range of rewarding employment and professional opportunities. Providing services across the life span from antennal to end of life care, we offer generous access to professional development and education opportunities, clinical supervision and support, and a range of health and wellbeing strategies. With a focus on client driven service improvement and compassionate and empowered care we aim to provide staff with a welcoming and engaging work environment to improve health outcomes and make a positive impact on the lives of many people and the community.

Relocation support

Relocating to the region? The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience.

Contact and Application Information

For role related queries or questions contact Tammy Reeves on [e-mail].

Application closing date

Applications Close: 16 Novemeber 2026.

Inclusivity and diversity

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

Eligibility

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Category and additional requirements

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). You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position. This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.