Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, Temporary Full Time (until February 2028)

Position Classification: Registered Nurse

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ680904

Applications Close: 10 August 2026, 11:59pm

Commencing February and April 2027

Interviews to be held late August 2026

Grow your specialty nursing career on the Central Coast.

The Transition to Specialty Practice (TSP) Program is a 12-month program offering Registered Nurses the opportunity to develop specialised knowledge and skills through a structured program of education, clinical experience, mentorship and professional development. Offered across a broad range of nursing specialties, the program builds the capability to provide evidence-based care across acute and specialised settings.

Working alongside experienced clinicians, educators and multidisciplinary teams, participants are supported to develop confidence, refine clinical judgement and strengthen advanced clinical assessment, critical thinking and care coordination skills. Whether you are looking to expand your clinical expertise, transition into a new specialty, or build a long-term career pathway, the program provides a supportive pathway to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence required to deliver exceptional care.

We are recruiting across twelve specialties on the Central Coast for 2027. Explore each below and apply for the one that fits where you want your nursing career to go.

Aged Care & Subacute

Build expertise in complex aged care, dementia and delirium, rehabilitation, wound care, chronic disease and end-of-life care. Develop advanced clinical skills while delivering person-centred care that promotes independence, recovery and quality of life.

Acute Community Mental Health

Discover a career in Community Mental Health Nursing, supporting people to achieve recovery, resilience and independence. Develop skills in mental health assessment, therapeutic engagement, care coordination and crisis intervention while delivering recovery-focused, trauma-informed and person-centred care.

Community Nursing

Take your nursing career beyond the hospital walls and make a difference where people live, recover and thrive. Build skills in community-based care, chronic disease management, hospital avoidance,



rehabilitation and palliative care, while supporting independence and better health outcomes closer to home.

Gastroenterology

Build specialised skills in managing complex acute and chronic gastrointestinal conditions, liver disease, nutrition and symptom management. Strengthen your clinical assessment and decision-making while supporting patients through diagnosis, treatment and recovery.

General Medicine & MAU

Thrive in a fast-paced acute medical environment, building expertise in rapid assessment, clinical reasoning and recognising patient deterioration. Develop the skills and confidence to manage diverse and complex medical presentations while delivering timely, coordinated patient care.

Intensive Care

Step into the world of critical care and develop advanced skills in life-support therapies, mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring and rapid patient deterioration. Build your confidence and critical thinking while caring for some of the most complex and critically ill patients.

Neurology

Discover the complexity of Neurology Nursing and build expertise in stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and neurodegenerative conditions. Develop advanced neurological assessment, critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills while supporting patients across acute and ongoing care.

Oncology & Haematology

Discover a specialty where clinical expertise, compassion and human connection come together. Build specialist skills in cancer therapies, complex assessment, symptom management, supportive care and oncological emergencies, supporting patients and families throughout their cancer journey.

Paediatric

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people and their families. Develop specialised skills in paediatric assessment, recognising deterioration and family-centred care, supporting children across acute, chronic and complex health conditions.

Perioperative





Discover a career where precision, teamwork and patient care come together. Develop specialised skills in Scrub/Scout and Recovery Nursing, building expertise in surgical safety, aseptic technique, airway management and post-operative care.

Renal

Explore a specialty where advanced clinical care, technical expertise and meaningful patient relationships come together. Develop specialised skills in dialysis therapies, acute and chronic kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte management and complex renal care.

Respiratory

Discover a specialty where every breath makes a difference. Develop expertise in acute and chronic respiratory care, respiratory distress, oxygen therapies and non-invasive ventilation, while building advanced assessment and clinical deterioration skills.

About You

- Current AHPRA registration.
- Current working rights in Australia (no visa sponsorship available)
- At least 12 months acute clinical experience in Australia (at the time of commencement)
- Robust verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Commitment to continuous learning and sharing knowledge to strengthen team capability.
- Commitment to teamwork within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Dedicated to delivering high-quality care with a willingness to learn and adapt.
- NSW Drivers License and ability to travel ( essential requirement for Community Mental Health and Community Nursing)

Benefits

- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?

Louise Waymouth

Phone: 02 4320 2543

Email: [email protected]

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📌 CCLHD - Transition to Specialty Practice Registered Nurse (Central Coast)
🏢 Central Coast Local Health District
📍 Central Coast