Clinical Nurse Specialist

Role title:  Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2)

Role type:  Max term contract part time (16 hours per week until August 2026)

Department and location:  Chronic and Complex Care, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst

Salary:  $113, $116, pro-rata) + super.

Better and fairer care.  Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About the role

• The Chronic Health Nurse is responsible for navigating care of the patient and services that facilitate a person with a chronic disease to manage their health in a way that will result in optimal health outcome.

• A creative, flexible and adaptable person who is able to think outside the box and be good problem solver whilst managing a vulnerable and complex cohort of patients.

• An extended leadership role in the coordination of nursing and health care and passionate about quality improvement, whilst working within a multidisciplinary team.

• Providing care in a range of modes and settings including home visits, MDT clinics, virtual care and group classes.

• Collaboration with many external stakeholders including but not limited to Primary Health Network, NDIS, My Age Care, other Local Health Districts and Non-Government Organisations'.

About you

• Currently registered as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency.

• Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification.

• Current unrestricted NSW Driver's License.

• Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment.

• Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice as a registered nurse.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 5 September 2025.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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