Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Casual Opportunity

Remuneration: $64.70- $66.83 per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location: Wallsend Campus and Tamworth
Requisition ID: REQ
Application close date: Monday 17th August 2026

Please note: Current part time or full-time HNE or the Mater Health employees are not eligible to apply for this casual opportunityCasual staff are able to apply

Help shape compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care across Hunter New England

Remuneration: $64.70- $66.83 per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location: Wallsend Campus and Tamworth
Requisition ID: REQ
Application close date: Monday 17th August 2026

Please note: Current part time or full-time HNE or the Mater Health employees are not eligible to apply for this casual opportunityCasual staff are able to apply

Make a Meaningful Difference
This is a unique opportunity to work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team, providing expert clinical care and compassionate support to patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals throughout the Voluntary Assisted Dying pathway. Every day, you'll help ensure people receive respectful, coordinated, and
person-centred care during one of life's most significant journeys.

The Role

You will deliver specialised nursing care, case management and care coordination for patients accessing the VAD pathway across the Hunter New England district.

About You

You're a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse who combines advanced clinical expertise with empathy, professionalism and sound clinical judgement. You are committed to providing exceptional end-of-life care while confidently supporting patients and families through complex and sensitive situations.

Essential Requirements

- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications with a minimum of three years' clinical experience in your postgraduate specialty area (Palliative Care, Acute Medicine or Critical Care Nursing)
- Current NSW driver's licence (or eligibility to drive in NSW)



and willingness to travel throughout the district as required.

What we can offer:

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are committed to supporting our people to succeed.

- A comprehensive and structured induction program.
- Ongoing career development through face-to-face and online learning opportunities.
- The opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a unique and evolving area of healthcare.
- Exposure to a broad network of healthcare professionals and services across NSW.
- A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
- Free onsite parking and convenient access to Wallsend Campus.
- A positive team culture that values connection, celebrates achievements and supports wellbeing.

This is a unique prospect to apply your clinical expertise, compassion and leadership in a role that makes a meaningful difference to patients, families and communities across Hunter New England.

Additional information:

- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.



If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
- Current part time and full-time HNE Health employees are not eligible to apply for this casual position
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.

Information for Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or .

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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