Clinical Nurse Specialist

Taking care of people is our reason for beingAt Sydney Adventist Hospital, fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are. It's what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it's a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here.

When you join our team, you'll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

• As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
• Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
• Great on campus amenities including cafés, gift shop, florist and even a hairdresser
• Plus, so many more.

What you will be doing in this role

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our warm and supportive Anaesthetics and Perfusion team in a full-time role. This is a rewarding opportunity for a nurse with advanced clinical skills in cardiothoracic anaesthetics and perfusion who is ready to take the next step in their career. You'll be a key part of a team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous learning. Reporting to our approachable and fair Nurse Unit Manager – Anaesthetics, you'll be supported to grow professionally while making a real impact on patient care.

In this role, you'll provide expert care, mentor other nurses, and contribute to service improvements and education initiatives. You'll also be part of the on-call roster, offering support in more complex clinical situations. We're looking for someone who communicates well, enjoys working as part of a team, and brings a calm, confident presence to the clinical environment. Proficiency with anaesthetic equipment, heart-lung bypass machines, and cell-saving is essential, and experience with ECMO is a bonus (training can be provided if needed). If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that truly values what you do, we'd love to hear from you.

Who we're looking for

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and full Australian working rights
• At least 3 years' recent experience in anaesthetics and perfusion, ideally within cardiothoracic care
• Confident and skilled in using heart-lung bypass machines and cell-saving equipment, with ECMO experience or a willingness to learn
• Ready to work full-time Monday to Friday and be a reliable, supportive member of the on-call roster
• Strong communicator who thrives in a team environment and values collaboration
• Quick thinker with excellent problem-solving skills, especially in fast-paced, high-pressure clinical settings
• Passionate about ongoing learning and contributing to improvements that make a real difference in patient care

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW's largest private hospital.  Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.

How to apply

If you see yourself in this role, then we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the 'Apply' button and we'll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and progressed to interview and appointed if deemed suitable. Therefore, we encourage you to Apply Now to avoid disappointment.

If you would like to know more, then please feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Ashleigh Horne on Please note that no applications via email will be accepted.

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