Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Chemotherapy Coordinator - Temp PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Hybrid work options

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District, at Liverpool Hospital, is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) – Chemotherapy Coordinator to deliver high-quality, person-centred care for patients with complex cancer needs. In this role you will provide leadership within your practice area and support the nursing team.

You will mentor staff, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while driving workforce development and best-practice care.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and relevant post-registration qualifications; at least 3 years' clinical experience.
• Ability to lead, mentor and support nursing staff.
• Ability to work autonomously in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing care and advanced clinical support for patients with complex healthcare needs.
• Utilise expert clinical judgement to ensure safe, evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and staff development.
• Participate in quality improvement and service development activities.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Autonomy in practice

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ700518

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week up until February 2027

Remuneration: $64.70 - $66.83 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 01/11/2026

Contact: Aaron Manson - Nurse Unit Manager on [e-mail]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

Join us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) - Chemotherapy Coordinator and utilise your advanced clinical expertise to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while providing leadership, support and specialist nursing consultation within your area of practice.

• Provide specialist nursing care and advanced clinical support for patients with complex healthcare needs.
• Utilise expert clinical judgement and decision-making to ensure safe, evidence-based and high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal care outcomes and continuity of care.
• Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and support to nursing staff, contributing to workforce development and best-practice care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development activities that enhance patient outcomes and clinical practice.

Are You the Right Fit?

You are an experienced and compassionate nurse who thrives in a specialist role, enjoys working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You combine advanced clinical expertise with leadership, professionalism and a passion for improving patient outcomes.

• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and specialist nursing expertise, with the ability to manage complex patient needs using sound clinical judgement and evidence-based practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with patients, carers, multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.
• A collaborative and supportive clinician who enjoys mentoring, teaching and developing the capability of nursing staff and colleagues.
• Proven ability to work autonomously, prioritise competing demands and maintain a high standard of care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Committed to continuous improvement, professional development and delivering innovative, patient-centred care that supports positive health outcomes.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements, and highlight what you will bring to this role?
• Highlight the main factors driving your interest in this position and express what aspects of joining the South Western Sydney Local Health District excite you the most?

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• Position Information
  • Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
• Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
  • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [e-mail]
  • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
• Aboriginal Workforce
  • For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [e-mail]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks
  • 12% superannuation
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
  • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
  • One extra day off each month for full-time employees
• Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
• Grow Your Career
  • Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing
  • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
  • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP