Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

5 days ago


Wollongong City Council, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Mental Health Inpatient Unit - Bega

Location: Bega | Employment type: Permanent Full Time | Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $113,243.15 to $116,963.48 per annum | Hours per week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ604468 | Applications Close: 19 September 2025

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Nurse Specialist, using best practice evidence, provides person-centred specialist nursing care at an advanced practice level for the designated speciality in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team. Provides clinical leadership, support and supervision for less experienced clinicians to achieve people-focused quality care.

Selection criteria / Qualifications
  • Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and relevant post-registration qualifications in mental health with a minimum of three years' experience working in the clinical speciality.
  • Demonstrated competencies in and knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in providing specialty nursing care in the context of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision making capabilities and leadership in the development of nursing specialty practice advancement.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care with a willingness to show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of care.
  • Evidence of participation in own professional development, a commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of mental health skills with a willingness to apply and share professional expertise as a resource person and mentor others within the speciality.
Benefits and support

Support for applicants may qualify for NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS). Additional benefits include:

  • Salary packaging options
  • Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport
  • Annual influenza vaccinations
  • A team that values expertise, development opportunities, and work-life balance
Equity, inclusion and safety

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives. We support a child-safe environment and prioritise the safety, welfare and well-being of children and young people.

For accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. Contact: Estelle.Roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

Eligibility

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.

How to apply / more information

Find out more about applying for this position or access the Position Description. For role-related queries, contact Kaye Jensen at Kaye.Jensen@health.nsw.gov.au or phone 0407 669 678.

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