Based at Mona Vale Hospital, this exciting new Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) position will serve as the senior clinician delivering both direct and virtual care to Hospital in the Home (HITH) patients referred through our Aged Care Outreach Services. Working predominantly with patients aged 70 years and over, you will collaborate closely with senior clinicians and geriatricians to provide care in patients' homes and residential aged care facilities, helping to prevent unnecessary emergency department presentations and avoidable hospital admissions.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 June 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,458.90 - $2,539.80
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ678153
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Hospital in the Home based at Mona Vale Hospital
What you'll be doing
As a Hospital in the Home CNS2 you will be assessing and treating acute patients referred to HITH from our Aged Care Outreach Service teams. Liaising directly with the CNC's and MDT, including ACOS gerontologists you will supporting these patients to remain in their home (often an aged care facility). Your expert clinical care will minimise the stress that elderly patients (and their families) experience when transferred to hospital unnecessarily.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Nurse Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) 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 relevant equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating activities to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.
- Demonstrated skills in computer use and applications such as Windows, word processing and database.
Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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For role related queries or questions contact Marie Coleman on 0414 193 030.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 24 July 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 27 July 2026
