Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 20 September 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Remuneration: 128301.89 - 132523.13 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ689036
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 5 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Booth on
[email protected]
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 Clinical Research Nurse Specialist (CNS at the Clinical Research Centre, will be responsible for ensuring the smooth delivery of a fast-paced and dynamic portfolio of commercial and investigator-initiated clinical trials, in compliance with the relevant legal, ethical, regulatory, and clinical guidelines across SCHN and in Australia. The CNS2 will collaborate closely with Investigators and relevant industry stakeholders to coordinate the delivery of early phase/advanced therapeutics trials and provide care to paediatric trial participants with complex care needs. The CNS2 is an extended role within the scope of a Registered Nurse that provides safe, compassionate, person centred care to patients and families of SCHN. Day-to-day tasks may include but are not limited to: participant recruitment; facilitation of participant consent; and study visit conduct through performance of protocol-mandated procedures/assessments; monitoring and escalation of safety events; query resolution and quality assurance activities, preparation of ethics and regulatory submissions; and clinical trial data management. In addition to the above, the CNS2 will:
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Act as a leader and role model within the multi-disciplinary team at the Clinical Research Centre (CRC) to promote culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values;
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Exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working closely with senior managers and clinicians across multiple departments;
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Exercise professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care requiring advanced clinical and clinical research skills;
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Undertake senior leadership in the development of clinical research nursing practice and service delivery within the CRC.
Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)
How to Apply:
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
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A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
Responses to the questions below:
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Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least three years’ experience working in clinical trials.
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Demonstrated evidence of advanced clinical practice and clinical trial coordination, preferably in paediatrics and/or early phase/advanced therapeutics trials.
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Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making and leadership in the development of paediatric clinical practice and/or clinical research practice.
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Highly developed and effective written and verbal communication skills with interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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Demonstrated evidence of contribution to own and team professional development, and ability to act as a resource person and mentor other team members.
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Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work in accordance with key underpinning frameworks and principles in clinical trials, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework.
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Computer literacy, including experience in using Microsoft Office and other relevant clinical and/or clinical trial data management systems.
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.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies
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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
[email protected]
For technical support please contact 1300 679 367
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