Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2458.89-$2539.80 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ676402
Application close: Sunday 26th July 2026 at 11.59pm
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (Paediatric)
Join Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) and make a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Central Coast Local Health District is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 to join our dedicated Paediatric team at Wyong Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled paediatric nurse to provide advanced clinical care, demonstrate professional leadership, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, family-centred healthcare across our paediatric services.
Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in coordinating and delivering evidence-based care for infants, children, and adolescents with a range of acute and complex health needs. You will also support quality improvement initiatives, mentor junior staff, and promote excellence in paediatric nursing practice.
If you are passionate about improving health outcomes for children, committed to continuous professional development, and thrive in a collaborative clinical environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of CCLHD's commitment to providing exceptional care for our community.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 to join our Paediatric team. This role provides advanced clinical nursing care to infants, children, young people, and their families while demonstrating clinical leadership, education, and quality improvement within a multidisciplinary environment.
The successful applicant will contribute to the delivery of safe, evidence-based, family-centred care and support excellence in paediatric nursing practice.
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Deliver advanced, patient-centred nursing care for paediatric patients with complex health needs.
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Provide clinical leadership, mentorship, and support to nursing staff.
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Coordinate and evaluate patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
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Promote evidence-based practice and participate in clinical quality improvement initiatives.
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Educate patients, families, students, and staff.
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure compliance with organisational policies and professional standards.
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Participate in service development, research, and professional practice activities.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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Relevant postgraduate qualification in Paediatric Nursing.
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Minimum three years' post-registration experience in paediatric nursing, including substantial experience in the relevant specialty.
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Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
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Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
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Commitment to continuous quality improvement and professional development.
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
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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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