Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time Until 30/6/2027
Position Classification:
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration:
$116, $120,469.88 Per Annum Plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week:
38
Requisition ID:
REQ638264
Location:
Multiple Locations Including the Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital, The Albion Centre and St George Hospital
Applications Close Date:
Thursday 12th February, 2026
What You'll Be Doing
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.
SESLHD's Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Services (SHBBV) provides leadership, innovation and research in the sector. Services within SHBBV are involved in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) and blood borne viruses at an individual and population level within SESLHD, as well as four statewide services. Across these services, care is provided via fixed locations and outreach networks to a client base of approximately 28,000 individuals. SHBBV has highly skilled and diverse staff including nursing, medical, allied health, health promotion, administrative and technical staff. It is the largest SHBBV service in Australia.
There are three clinical facilities within the Sexual Health Services (SHS) which includes The Albion Centre, Short St Centre and Sydney Sexual Health. These services provide free testing, treatment and management to people effected be HIV, sexually transmitted infections, viral hepatitis as well as Trans and gender diverse care. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 you will lead the development of the nursing specialty clinical practice and service delivery in the unit/service. You will also be encouraged to share your clinical expertise and further develop your practice with the professional development opportunities available.
Some of the key functions of your role will be to:
* Provide a diverse range of specialist services, high quality expert clinical care and leadership through a coordinated, proactive approach that targets the complex health care needs of clients with HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's) and other blood born viruses who attend the SHS.
* Act as a professional role model, client advocate and participate in Quality and Safety Activities to provide evidence-based care that supports strategies to reduce STIs and HIV transmission.
Benefits
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave. (Full-Time employees only)
* 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.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
* Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife and current NSW Driver's License and willingness to travel as required in role.
* 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.
* 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 and facilitation of patient and carer education; and ability to mentor and coach nursing staff to enhance professional development.
* Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
* Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating activities to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.
* Demonstrated competence in the use of health-related information technology.
Need More Information?
* Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
* Find out more about applying for this position
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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 characteristics 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- 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-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website