Clinical nurse specialist (grade 2) - pain management centre

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to April 2027

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $2,387.30 - $2,465.79 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ669901

About the Role

This is an exciting nursing opportunity to work with an enthusiastic multidisciplinary pain team in the outpatient setting. The role offers broad clinical exposure and the chance to contribute meaningfully to patient care for people living with complex chronic pain conditions. The patients vary in age from late teen to mid 90's, can experience cancer related pain, musculoskeletal pain, post‐surgical pain conditions and many other conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the pre‐clinic education program, STEPS, including patient coordination, scheduling, and referral triage.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with a focus on excellent patient‐centred care.
• Attend theatre sessions to assist with pain procedures where appropriate.
• Conduct post‐operative follow‐up calls and manage as appropriate.
• Support hydrotherapy classes for patients with chronic pain alongside senior physiotherapists.
• Support other group programmes run by the pain allied health team, such as group gym exercise and the occupational therapy based group.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating activities to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.
• Computer skills including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet applications and clinical information systems.
• Knowledge of complex interventional pain management techniques and pain education is preferred.

Benefits

• Accrued day off each month for Full Time positions, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through salary packaging and novated leasing.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Free annual influenza vaccination.
• Discounted fitness passport membership.
• Free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

Additional Information

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).

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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