Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Front of House - Perm FT/PT

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ693192

Requisition ID: REQ693192

Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time, up to 38 hours per week

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

Location: Campbelltown Hospital - Emergency Department

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
Step into a pivotal leadership role within one of NSW's busiest and most dynamic Emergency Departments. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) in Triage, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, timely and high-quality care for patients from the moment they arrive. Working within Campbelltown Hospital's Emergency Department, you will provide contemporary clinical leadership, coordinate patient flow, support frontline staff, and drive excellence in emergency care delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence patient outcomes, champion quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to a culture of safety, accountability and continuous learning. You will work closely with nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams to ensure resources are effectively allocated, clinical risks are proactively managed, and emergency department performance targets are met.
Campbelltown Hospital is a leading tertiary facility within South Western Sydney Local Health District, joining our team means becoming part of an innovative and supportive workplace that values professional growth, clinical expertise and outstanding patient care. With strong executive support, a collaborative leadership team, and opportunities for career advancement, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact on both patients and staff while advancing your own leadership journey.

Are You the Right Fit?
You are an experienced and confident Registered Nurse with a passion for emergency nursing, clinical leadership and delivering exceptional patient-centred care. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can make sound clinical decisions under pressure, and are committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Extensive Emergency Department and triage experience with a strong understanding of patient flow and emergency care processes.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate care delivery in real time within a busy clinical environment.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor, coach and support nursing staff.
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to identify, elevate and manage clinical risks effectively.
• A collaborative approach to working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Knowledge of emergency department performance indicators, service improvement initiatives and contemporary best practice.
• A proactive, resilient and adaptable leadership style that supports staff engagement and a positive workplace culture.

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead from the frontline, influence patient outcomes, and contribute to the ongoing success of a high-performing Emergency Department, we would love to hear from you.

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.

• Can you describe how your clinical skills and leadership experience align with the requirements of the Front of House CNS 2 role? How would you contribute to the functioning, safety, and performance of the team in Campbelltown ED?
• What are the key reasons for your interest in this CNS2 position, and what aspects of working in one of NSW's busiest emergency departments most appeal to you? What motivates you to step into this leadership role at the front line?
• How do you foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within an emergency nursing team? Can you share an example where you promoted reflective practice, provided real-time feedback, or encouraged upskilling among colleagues?

Describe a time you applied critical thinking to lead safe, evidence-based care at triage or during a high-pressure scenario in ED. What was the challenge, what decisions did you make, and how did your actions impact patient outcomes or flow?

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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.

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

• 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
• 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

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 implementingthe 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.

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

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