Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2458.89 - $2539.80 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ685961
Application close: Monday 31st August 2026 at 11.59pm
Gosford Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS to join the Neurology and Acute Stroke Service.
The successful applicant will provide advanced specialist nursing care to patients experiencing acute stroke and other neurological conditions. The CNS2 will provide clinical leadership, expert advice and support to nursing and multidisciplinary teams while promoting evidence-based, patient-centred care.
Gosford Hospital's Neurology & Acute Stroke service is described as a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with strong opportunities for clinical learning, competency development and education.
About The Opportunity
You will provide advanced clinical assessment and management of patients with acute stroke, act as a specialist clinical resource for nursing and multidisciplinary teams, support timely assessment and management of patients presenting with suspected stroke, recognise and respond appropriately to neurological deterioration, and support evidence-based acute stroke pathways, including reperfusion therapy where appropriate. In this role, you will also provide expert advice regarding stroke complications and risk management, promoting safe dysphagia and aspiration management, support secondary stroke prevention and patient education, coordinate care with medical, allied health, rehabilitation and community services, and provide clinical leadership, mentoring and education to nursing staff. In addition, you will contribute to staff orientation, competency development and ongoing professional education, participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development, promote compliance with relevant stroke guidelines, policies and procedures, advocate for patients and families to facilitate person-centred care, and contribute to improved patient flow, discharge planning and continuity of care.
This is an opportunity to form ongoing, meaningful relationships with clients and families while being fully supported by a team renowned for its expertise, kindness, and collaborative culture.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
You will bring a strong commitment to high-quality community care and a passion for helping people maintain their health, independence, and dignity. You will have:
Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 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 equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
Demonstrated clinical expertise and clinical leadership in the area of specialty, including ability to develop nursing speciality clinical practice and service delivery
Provide expert clinical advice for complex stroke patients.
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritise and organise your workload effectively.
Applicants must have current Australian work rights. We are unable to consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
At Central Coast Local Health District, you’ll be supported to grow, thrive, and succeed:
Work-Life Balance
- Accrued day off each month (ADO)
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Paid parental leave
Financial Benefits
- Salary packaging to increase your take‑home pay
- Novated leasing options
- Relocation assistance (where eligible)
Health & Wellbeing
- Discounted gym access through Fitness Passport
- Free flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Access discounted private health insurance
Career Growth
- Access to professional development and education
- Secondment and career‑advancement opportunities across the District
Need More Information?
Michelle Beringer
Phone: 02 4320 3686
Email: [email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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