CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2 - Orthopaedic Trauma

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2026

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $ $ per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Gosford Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ610520

Applications Close: Wednesday, 29 October 2025 at 11:59PM

Join a team where your advanced nursing expertise makes a direct and lasting impact. As part of CCLHD's Orthopaedic Trauma Service, you will be at the heart of complex surgical care, supporting patients through critical recovery stages while mentoring and guiding others to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This is your opportunity to lead, teach, and inspire within a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values precision, compassion, and innovation in trauma management.

About the role

As the Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Orthopaedic Trauma, you will play a key role in advancing evidence-based care and supporting excellence across the orthopaedic trauma pathway. You will:

• Provide expert clinical assessment, planning, and care for patients with orthopaedic injuries and trauma.
• Support acute and post-operative management, including wound care, mobility, traction, and surgical recovery.
• Act as a clinical resource and mentor to nurses, providing specialist education and guidance in trauma management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, perioperative and emergency departments, and the Hip Fracture Steering Committee to ensure seamless, coordinated care.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives, policy development, and the implementation of best practice models.
• Promote safety, quality, and professional growth across the orthopaedic specialty.

This role combines direct patient care with clinical leadership ensuring every patient receives world-class treatment supported by skilled, confident nurses.

For more information about this role, please view thePosition Description

About You

You're an experienced orthopaedic nurse with advanced clinical judgment, a steady hand under pressure, and a deep passion for surgical and trauma recovery care. You thrive on teamwork, continuous learning, and helping others succeed.

You will bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) and relevant post-graduate qualification in Orthopaedics or equivalent experience.
• At least three years of clinical experience in orthopaedic or trauma nursing.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and skill in wound care, fracture management, and surgical recovery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and share expertise with others.
• A commitment to continuous improvement, evidence-based practice, and quality care delivery.

This is a role for a leader who can bring both expertise and heart to every shift someone who shapes care, builds capability, and embodies Trusted Care. Better Health for Everyone.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
• Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You're also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

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