Permanent Full Time & Part Time Opportunities Available

Knox Private Hospital is seeking experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) to join our surgical and specialty ward teams. We have exciting opportunities available across Larra Ward (Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery) and Sherbrooke Ward (Orthopaedics, ENT & Paediatrics).

This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care, driving clinical excellence, and supporting the development of their colleagues in a collaborative and supportive environment.

About the Role

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide advanced clinical care and leadership within the clinical area. The CNS supports staff development through bedside teaching, coaching, and role modelling. Working closely with the Nurse Unit Manager and multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in promoting best practice, mentoring nursing staff, and contributing to positive patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

- Delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
- Providing clinical leadership and support to nursing teams
- Acting as a resource and mentor for junior staff
- Supporting quality improvement and accreditation activities
- Promoting evidence-based practice and continuous learning
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse
- Minimum 4 years' post-registration experience in an acute hospital setting with 3 years working within the relevant speciality field.
- Relevant clinical experience in Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, ENT and/or Paediatrics




- Demonstrated advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills
- Solid communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care
- Postgraduate qualifications and have 12 months experience in the area of qualification as an RN; (or working towards) in a relevant specialty will be highly regarded

Why Join Knox Private Hospital?

At Knox Private Hospital, you'll become part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients and community. We foster a culture of collaboration, professional growth and continuous learning, ensuring our nurses are supported to achieve their career goals.

- Ongoing professional development and education support
- Career progression opportunities within Healthscope
- Flexible rostering options
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted health insurance
- Supportive and inclusive team workplace

If you're an experienced nurse looking to advance your clinical career and make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you.

Join Knox Private Hospital and contribute to delivering exceptional patient care across our specialist inpatient wards.

Come and be the difference in our patients lives.

More Information:Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required

to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Melbourne)
🏢 Healthscope
📍 Melbourne