Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 31 January 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Remuneration: 116639.98 - 120469.88 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ645522
Location: Randwick
Applications close: Midnight on 15 March 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.
As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
The KCC has an exciting professional development opportunity for suitable qualified nurses to cover the maternity leave of the Survivorship Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2. We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and passionate nurse to join our Survivorship team. This role is integral in supporting children, young people, and their families as they transition from active treatment into long-term survivorship care.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) is an extended role within the scope of a Registered Nurse/Midwife that provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
Acts as an appropriate and effective role model to promote culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
Provides senior nursing clinical leadership in the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery within a nursing unit, team or service.
Provides advanced skills and exercises extended autonomy of decision making while working closely with managers and other senior clinicians.
•Exercises extended autonomy of decision making;
•Exercises professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care requiring advanced clinical skills.
•Undertakes leadership in the development of nursing specialty clinical practice service delivery in the ward/service; or
•Undertakes primary case management within a defined specialty involving both inpatient and community based services.
Eligible employees may access:
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Opportunities
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
• Responses to the questions below:
* Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the relevant clinical area of their post-registration qualification.
* Demonstrated evidence of advanced clinical practice in the specialty area.
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal and problem solving capabilities; able to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Strong commitment to contribute to own and team professional development and act as a resource person and to mentor others within the specialty where required.
* Demonstrated evidence of contribution to the development of clinical practice relevant to paediatrics.
* Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making capabilities and leadership in the development of nursing specialty clinical practice and service delivery.
* Demonstrated ability to exercise professional knowledge and judgment in providing complex care requirements of patients/clients in the specialty field.
Need more information and support?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
3) For role related queries or questions contact Rachael McHenry on
4) For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
5) Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
6) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information:
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary part time vacancies
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