Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

$ $58.98 per hour + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 24 hours per week until 3 May 2026 | Wollongong | REQ604944 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 | Applications close: 28 September 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS 2) is a Registered Nurse who applies a high level of clinical nursing knowledge, experience and skills in providing complex nursing care directed towards a specific area of practice, a defined population or defined service area, with minimum direct supervision. The CNS 2 is responsible for the provision of high quality, professional nursing care that is underpinned by compassion and consistent with NSW Health and ISLHD values, policies and standards.

The CNS 2 is required to work to their scope of practice and retains the responsibility and accountability for their personal and professional actions.

The Palliative Care CNS 2 provides a consultative level specialist service offering complex case management of inpatients including timely assessment and discharge planning in conjunction with the medical staff specialist. The role also provides education, advice and support to other health professions in the management of clients with a life limiting illness.

The Palliative Care CNS2 also provides support to the multi-disciplinary team to ensure correct inpatient assessment and utilisation of Resource Utilisation Group Activities of Daily Living (RUGADL) and Australian Karnofsky Performance Scale (AKPS) measures and Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) data as a common language to describe the patient's condition.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Descriptionhere.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That's 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

• Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

• Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current AHPRA Registration
• Relevant post-registration qualification and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence

This is a temporary leave relief position until 3 May 2026 with the possibility of extension.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 implementing the 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

• Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
• Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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