Clinical Nurse Specialist, Sydney

Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Northern Sydney Local Health District St Leonards, Sydney NSW Nursing - High Acuity (Healthcare and Medical) Government - State (Government and Defence) Full time Seeking a highly experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Remuneration:  2235.40 -  2308.84 per week Hours Per Week: 38 Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism Where you'll be working Royal North Shore Hospital What you'll be doing The purpose of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) position is to provide senior nursing clinical leadership in the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery within a nursing unit, team or service. The CNS employs advanced clinical skills and exercises extended autonomy of decision making working closely with managers and other senior clinicians.  People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Nurse Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to mentor and coach nursing staff to enhance professional development. Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating activities to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Applications Close: 9 February 2026