Clinical Nurse Specialist

Overview
Clinical Nurse Specialist - Renal Outreach Unit - Bega. Permanent Part Time. Location: Bega. Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2. Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 per hour. Hours Per Week: 16. Requisition ID: REQ606222. Applications Close: 21 September 2025.
Join to apply for the Clinical Nurse Specialist role at Illawarra Mercury. This is a category A position with NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS) eligibility and related benefits. See accompanying position description for full details.
What You'll Be Doing
The Clinical Nurse Specialist uses best practice evidence to provide person-centred specialist nursing care at an advanced practice level for the designated specialty in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team. You will provide clinical leadership, support and supervision for less experienced clinicians to achieve people-focused quality care.
Key responsibilities include:
Deliver advanced nursing care within renal specialty in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Provide clinical leadership and supervision to support staff development and quality improvement.
Engage in professional development and mentor others within the specialty.
Qualifications and Experience
Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.
Relevant post-registration qualifications in renal nursing with a minimum of three years' experience in the clinical specialty.
Demonstrated competencies in complex, multidisciplinary care and extended autonomy in clinical decision making.
Effective clinical communication, including IT literacy and strong interpersonal skills.
Commitment to evidence-based practice and individualised person-centred care at an advanced level with a focus on quality improvement.
Ability to supervise, delegate and negotiate to deliver quality nursing care and lead change in coordination and delivery of care.
Active participation in ongoing professional development and willingness to share expertise as a resource and mentor.
Additional Information
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stepping Up website provides guidance, resources and tools to assist applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. The district is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment and upholding the NSW Health Child Safe Standards. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others with diverse experiences and perspectives. If you require accommodations during recruitment, please contact us to arrange.
For more information, please contact Petrina Toussaint at or Estelle Roberts at .
Information for applicants: To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport. For more information, visit .
Contact and Application
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Job Metadata
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Part-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Technology, Information and Media
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