South Western Sydney Local Health District

Reference number

REQ681337

Occupation

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - West

Salary Information

$128301.89 - $132523.13

Closing date

16 August 2026 at 11:59pm

Requisition ID: REQ681337

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until January 2027

Remuneration: $2,458.90 - $2,539.79 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Eastern Campus, Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 16/08/26

Contact: Meghan Spiteri - Nurse Manager, Renal Services SWSLHD on 0457 541 499 | [email protected]

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great The Renal Supportive Care CNS2 provides supportive care services to Renal patients in SWSLHD. The role assists in the clinical management of patients with CKD in conjunction with the RSC Nursing team, RSC Allied Health Team, RSC Medical team and the referring Nephrologist. This position requires care to be delivered across renal services in inpatient, outpatient, and community health settings.

This position will work in collaboration with the Director of Renal Medicine, Nephrologists, Renal Nurse Manager, Nursing teams, allied health and community care providers to identify, conduct, facilitate and promote best patient outcomes.

Regular liaison will occur with the Renal Service Director, Renal Nurse Manager, relevant Nurse Unit Manager’s and Clinical Nurse Educator’s in each department to identify staff educational needs and develop strategies for the education of staff, consumer groups, patients, and others.

The CNS2 will promote a service which fosters clinical excellence, research and professional leadership and contributes to quality health care by collaborating with the health care providers and consumer groups, developing clinical practice standards and evaluating their outcomes. The CNS2 works with the CNC who is responsible for providing services which facilitate effective management of the care in the given specialty.

Responsible to

- Renal Nurse Manager SWSLHD
- Director of Renal Service SWSLHD
- Strategically linked to the Cardiovascular Stream through the Renal Service





Are You the Right Fit? The ideal candidate is a motivated and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 who is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred specialist care. They will work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal health outcomes, demonstrate excellent communication and clinical skills, and be dedicated to providing evidence-based care that supports the individual needs and goals of those they serve.

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Demonstrated experience and skills in providing complex care in the relevant field.
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care.
- Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessedagainst the criteria in the Position Description.

- How to Apply

- Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.

- Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

- We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.



If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

- Aboriginal Workforce

- For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

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

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- 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.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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