Achieve Something Great
This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference for people living with chronic and complex health needs by helping them stay well in the community and avoid unnecessary hospital visits. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 in the Keeping Well in the Community (KWIC) Care Navigation and Care Coordination team, you will provide senior clinical leadership and work closely with clients, families, and service partners to navigate complex health and psychosocial needs. Using a person‑centred, mostly telephone‑based model, you will assess, coordinate, and problem‑solve care across hospital, community, and primary care settings.
This role is vital to supporting timely facilitated discharge, reducing avoidable presentations and admissions, and improving continuity of care for some of the district’s most vulnerable people. You will also contribute to quality improvement, support clinical decision‑making within the team, and help shape how integrated care is delivered across the service.By joining KWIC CNCC, you will be part of a team committed to safe, compassionate, and coordinated care, making a meaningful impact on individual lives while strengthening patient flow and sustainability across the health system.
Are You the Right Fit?
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You are an experienced and confident Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgement and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for people with complex and chronic health needs.
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You bring advanced nursing knowledge, sound decision‑making skills, and the ability to work autonomously while staying connected to a multidisciplinary team.
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You are skilled in clinical assessment, care navigation, and coordination, and are comfortable managing complexity, prioritising risk, and escalating concerns appropriately.
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You communicate clearly and compassionately, building strong relationships with clients, families, and service partners across hospital, community, and primary care settings.
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You value person‑centred, inclusive care, are reflective in your practice, and contribute positively to team culture through collaboration and respect.
You are motivated, organised, and able to adapt in a dynamic service environment, while supporting quality improvement and safe clinical practice.
If you enjoy making a meaningful impact, supporting patient flow, and helping people stay well in the community, this role offers an opportunity to use your expertise where it truly matters.
Selection Criteria
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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
Vaccination Requirements
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.
