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Overview

Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) and help lead access reform, support youth care, and reduce Emergency Department reliance through service innovation and collaboration. This Permanent Full Time role as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 focuses on improving health access for marginalised youth. Location: WSLHD, Youth health.

Key Details

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Western Sydney Local Health District, Youth health

Where you\'ll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of \"better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond\". and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What You'll Be Doing

This role plays a vital part in improving access to health care for marginalised young people, with a focus on those who frequently present to Emergency Departments.

• Support marginalised young people to better navigate the health care system.
  
• Focus on enhancing access to primary and community health services.
  
• Reduce reliance on Emergency Departments by improving care pathways.
  
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with young people facing barriers to care.
  
• Identify and address systemic gaps in access to ongoing, coordinated health support.
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop a framework that improves access for this cohort.
  
• Contribute to long-term strategies that improve equity and health outcomes for vulnerable youth.
  

How To Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria

• Registration: Current APHRA Registration – registered Nurse/Midwife.
  
• Qualification: Post-registration qualifications.
  

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated understanding of and experience working with young people including young people from marginalised and at risk groups.
  
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with other service providers including General Practitioners, Community Services, Non-Government Organisations and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Demonstrated understanding of NSW Health initiatives for Youth Health, NSW Government Youth Initiatives and ability to implement the principles of Primary Health Care.
  
• Demonstrated high level communication, liaison, negotiation, time management, computer and presentation skills.
  
• Knowledge of and/or experience in Acute service settings.
  
• Research & evaluation experience, including data collection and data entry.
  
• Post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the specified post graduate qualifications.
  

Requisition ID

REQ598724

Applications Close: 3rd September 2025

Need more information?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
  
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
  
• For inquiries about the role, contact Graeme Pringle at Graeme.Pringle@health.nsw.gov.au or 0434 075 577.
  

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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