Clinical Nurse Specialist

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time – Job Share may be considered

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $116, $120,469.88 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Orange, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 1 December 2025 – 11:59pm

Clinical Nurse Specialist – After Hours Clinical Support

Orange Health Service

About the role

As a clinical nurse specialist you will provide clinical leadership, advice and recommendations on all aspects of your specialist field of nursing, clinical supervision to nursing staff and be a role model for the team, providing nursing care on a regular basis.

This position provides after hours support for night shifts.

Open communication skills and emotional intelligence are of vital importance to this role, as we're seeking someone to enhance our team with their positive influence and resilience.

You'll demonstrate knowledge in applying research and evidence based practice, with the ability to think critically, problem solve and link outcomes to the principles of continuous quality improvement in your clinical specialty field.

Innovation and continuous improvement is at the heart of all roles, and through your specialist nursing expertise, the ongoing advancement of specialist clinical practice and mentoring of health care professionals in the team.

It's not always easy, but it will always be extremely rewarding. Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

• Click 'Apply'
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Diane Gardner on or at for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD