Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP) - Temp FT

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) for the Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program on a temporary full-time basis in Sydney. The role focuses on person-centred, evidence-based care, building strong patient relationships, and contributing to service development.

To be considered, applicants must have current AHPRA registration, post-registration qualifications, and at least 3 years’ clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience in the clinical area specified.
• Autonomy and critical thinking in decision making with advanced clinical skills.
• Effective communication with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Autonomy

Critical thinking

Communication

Evidence-based care

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Post-registration qualification

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Osteoarthritis Chronic Care Program (OACCP) - Temp FT

We are seeking a clinician who is passionate about delivering person-centred, evidence-based care and can build strong relationships while contributing to service development and innovation.

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). 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.

Demonstrated autonomy and critical thinking in decision making, professional knowledge and judgment in providing evidenced based complex care requiring advanced clinical skills.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs while providing compassionate quality care.

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Position Information

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.

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.

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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

12% superannuation

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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

Discounted gym membership through

Fitness Passport

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney 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 implementingthe

• South Western Sydney 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 implementingthe

  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.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.