Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) - Aged Care Day Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $128,301 - $132,523 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ654491

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest-growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. It fosters innovation, values its people, and supports ongoing professional growth. Every day, our staff make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. Come build an exciting and rewarding career with us!

About The Role

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), established in 1882, is one of Australia’s most respected hospitals with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national, and international communities. As a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare, RPAH offers world-class facilities and services. Our dedicated, innovative, and caring staff are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad range of specialist outpatient and rehabilitation services within the Aged Care Day Hospital. The CNS2 plays a pivotal role in coordinating clinics, triaging referrals, providing case management and patient education, and delivering advanced clinical care.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams supporting older people and adults with complex rehabilitation needs through services including General Geriatric Medicine, Falls Prevention, Spasticity Management, and rehabilitation programs for people living with conditions such as spina bifida and limb loss. This diverse and autonomous role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes across both hospital and community settings.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) 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 equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.Ability to prioritise and problem solve to manage the complex clinical care needs of patients through the development and use of clinical management plans.Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with advanced interpersonal and problem solving skills.Ability to work individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

All candidates must have full working rights within Australia

Benefits and Perks!

Monthly Accrued Day Off Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations! Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loadingExtra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney EducationFree Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families Annual influenza vaccination on us! Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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For enquiries, please contact Jessica Darby on (02) 9515 0011 or email at Jessica.Darby@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 13 September 2026 at 11:59pm

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