Acute to Aged Related Services - Clinical Nurse Specialist 2
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Overview
The Acute to Aged Related Services (AARCS) team provides specialised care for older patients in acute inpatient settings who have complex care needs. This service delivers patient-centred, comprehensive assessment, care planning, and coordination to enable safe and timely discharges. You will be part of a collaborative, supportive culture that advocates for older people and their families, ensuring their needs remain at the centre of care.
About the Role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist 2 in AARCS, you will provide advanced clinical care, leadership, and expertise in managing complex cases. Your responsibilities include delivering the first face-to-face assessment within one working day of referral, then working with families, carers, and service providers to develop safe discharge plans. You’ll balance competing priorities, manage patients exhibiting challenging behaviours, and advocate for older patients while guiding and supporting your colleagues. Each day will involve clinical leadership, applying advanced assessment and case management skills, and contributing to improving outcomes for older people.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical care for older patients and lead complex case management.
- Deliver the first face-to-face assessment within one working day of referral.
- Collaborate with families, carers, and service providers to develop safe discharge plans.
- Balance priorities, manage challenging behaviours, and advocate for patients’ needs.
- Support and mentor colleagues in clinical decision-making and care planning.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Post-registration qualifications and experience appropriate to the CNS2 role.
What we can offer you
- Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging
- Location: Armidale Hospital
- Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
- Hours per week: 30
- Additional benefits: salary packaging options, fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program, and more.
How to apply & Other information
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: Sunday 21st September 2025
For role-related queries, contact Jae Hong Kim at.
Additional information: An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part-time vacancies. The position requires eligible Australian citizenship or residency, or NZ citizenship with a current NZ passport. Visa sponsorship is not available. See the position description link for essential requirements and selection criteria. This is a Category A position; appropriate vaccination policies apply.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Permanent Part Time
Job function
- Other
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care
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