Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Community Mental Health - Bega - Incentives Offered

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Location: Bega

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $57.11 to $58.99 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ602165

Applications Close: 7 September 2025

Interviews Details: Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date

This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive Scheme with a value of up to $10,000

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. It includes the NSW South Coast, the Southern Tablelands, the Great Dividing Range and the Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals care for more than 200,000 people. We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity.

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 specialty 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

• 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 in the clinical specialty.
• Demonstrated competencies and knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in providing specialty nursing care in a multidisciplinary context.
• Ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision making and leadership in the development of nursing specialty practice advancement.
• Effective clinical communication through information technology, written and verbal means; strong interpersonal skills for professional interactions.
• 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.
• Ability to supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care with leadership and willingness to embrace change in coordination and delivery of care.
• Evidence of participation in professional development and commitment to maintaining competence in Mental Health skills, with willingness to mentor others within the specialty.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination

This is a Category A position. NSW Health policy PD2024_015 applies. All new employees must comply with the policy, including proof of vaccination against influenza. Vaccination is compulsory for NSW staff entering Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) or working in NSW Health RACFs.

Australian Work Rights

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, or able to independently and legally live and work in Australia with a Temporary Visa. More information: www.immi.gov.au

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences.

Applicants may request reasonable adjustments at any stage of recruitment. For assistance, contact the hiring manager.

If you are Aboriginal and seek support applying for a role, visit Stepping Up for resources to help Aboriginal job applicants in NSW Health. Visit: Stepping Up

Need more information?

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For role-related queries, contact Jaime Bingham at Jaime.Bingham@health.nsw.gov.au or 0437 853 778.

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