Requisition ID: REQ691469

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 16 hours per week until September 2027

Remuneration: $64.70 - $$66.83 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location: Liverpool Hospital - Demand Management Unit (DMU)

Applications close: 20/09/2026

Contact: Linda Ciampone - Patient Flow Manager - Liverpool Demand Management Unit on [email protected] or call on (02) 8738 3213

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

Join Liverpool Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 within the Demand Management Unit, where you will play a vital role in supporting patient flow, facilitating timely discharges and contributing to positive patient outcomes across one of NSW's largest and busiest hospitals.

- Work across the Demand Management Unit, Transit Lounge and inpatient wards to facilitate discharges and identify potential discharges.
- Coordinate and progress discharge planning to support safe, efficient patient flow and timely transitions of care.
- Escalate issues that may impact discharge outcomes, including radiology requirements, patient transport and other barriers to discharge.
- Apply your recent acute care nursing experience to support patient-centred care in a dynamic clinical environment.
- Contribute to a Monday to Sunday service, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams teams (e.g. pharmacy; radiology; allied health and medical officers) -

Hours: Monday –
- Friday (0630 – 1500), Saturday –
- Sunday (0900 - 1730)

Are You the Right Fit?

You are a proactive and detail-oriented clinician with strong communication skills and sound clinical judgement. Able to work autonomously while building effective relationships with multidisciplinary teams, you are committed to supporting safe and efficient discharge planning and patient flow.

- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, active listening skills and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, including pharmacy, radiology, allied health and medical officers.
- Apply sound clinical judgement to identify potential discharges and support timely patient progression.




- Work autonomously within your scope of practice while recognising the need for timely escalation of issues and risks.
- Show initiative in coordinating and facilitating discharge and transfer processes to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Identify and contribute to quality improvement strategies that support patient flow and meet the evolving needs of the hospital.

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.

- Efficient patient flow is essential for hospital capacity, how can you positively influence patient flow in the hospital, tell us about your experience and some examples of how you have achieved this?
- What makes you as suitable candidate for the position? What experience do you have in the acute care setting.
- Can you give me some examples of how your clinical expertise and leadership can be used to influence timely patient flow discharge within the wards/hospital.

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

- Position Information
- Applicants will be assessed against 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 Secure 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.

📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Demand Management Unit - Temp FT (Sydney)
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney