Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Hands
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- Clinical Nurse Specialist
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ645215 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $58.83 - $60.76 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 14
Requisition ID: REQ645215
Application Close: Sunday 5 April 2026
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Hands - Temporary Part Time - Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital
Benefits
- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave
- Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Established partnerships with Universities that promote cutting edge research in well being, education and teaching.
- Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable
- Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
The main role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2 - Hand Nursing is to offer clinical nursing leadership in Hand Surgery at Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital, aiming for optimal outcomes in treating patients with hand conditions, trauma, and injuries. This position collaborates with NUM 2 West/Hand Clinic, CNC Hands Hand Therapy Dept., and Medical and Allied Health staff, reporting directly to the NUM 2 West/Hand Clinic.
In consultation with the NUM, the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2 is responsible for:
- Demonstrating clinical expertise in hand conditions and hand surgery.
- Managing the Outpatient Hand Clinic operationally, including referral management, the coordination of patient triaging and patient flow.
- Communicating with patients and Hand Clinic staff about patient flow, wait times, and escalating extended wait times to the NUM.
- Implementing action plans to oversee patient care and coordination within the Hand Clinic.
- Evaluating and reviewing the effectiveness of strategies employed for hand patient management.
- Providing staff education and assessment, collaborating with Surgical Clinical Nurse Educator, CNC Hands, Clinical Nurse Specialists, and NUM to identify gaps within education and working together to deliver the educational support required within the Hand Clinic.
- Serving as a role model and leader for nursing staff in providing expert care.
- Acting as a resource person for staff providing care to patients with hand conditions.
- Communicating changes or updates in patient status regarding Hand trauma bookings with the Day Procedure Unit, Operating Theatres, and/or Patient Flow Coordinator in consultation with the Hand Medical team.
Where you'll be working
Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is steeped in history, with a legacy of nursing and medical firsts to its credit and has paved the way in many clinical areas - both nationally and internationally.
Sydney Hospital is Australia's first hospital and dates from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.
Today, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospitals’ state of the art facilities and professional staff provide a unique blend of general and specialist medical services for the public and community, including a 24 hour emergency services, general medicine including close observation unit, perioperative services, specialist hand and eye surgery.
The Hospital is in the heart of the Central Business District in Sydney:
- Directly across the road from Martin Place and St James Station
- Walking distance to various Bus stops
- The light rail is a walking distance on George St and the metro station
- Walking distance Ferry Terminal at Circular Quay
- For Staff who drive to work, subsidised parking is available on site
Selection Criteria
- Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and current NSW Driver's License (if required by service).
- Relevant Post graduate qualifications in Wound Care, Plastic or Orthopaedic surgery clinical area, and at least 3 years recent experience working, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development and use of clinical management plans.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
- Demonstrated skills in the development & facilitation of patient and carer education [and staff as required]
- Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
- Detailed knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation and evidence of leadership in safety and quality innovation.
- Demonstrated competence in the use of health-related information technology
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tae Park on Tae.Park@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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