Clinical Nurse Specialist– Kogarah Hospital

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Remuneration: $60.77895 per hour + super & salary packaging
• Permanent, full time position 

 About the role

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 to join our team at Kogarah. 

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 you will provide specialised, individualised, case managed complex client care and clinical leadership for the Transitional Aged Care Service (TACS) at Calvary Health Care Kogarah (CHCK) in order to maximise outcomes for patients/clients and their carers consistent with Calvary, NSW Ministry of Health and relevant South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.

The position operationally reports to the TACS Manager and professionally to the Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Services Nurse Manager.

You will be an integral part of the multidisciplinary team and will lead, support and supervise other nurses within the team. You will strive to ensure that the people who receive healthcare experience exceptional care that is person-centred, safe, high quality and compassionate.

Selection Criteria:

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and current unrestricted Class C NSW Driver’s License and willingness to travel as required in role.
• Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in aged care, rehabilitation or community setting, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development and use of clinical management plans.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision making while working as part of a multidisciplinary team and apply professional and ethical boundaries when dealing with complex situations.
• Demonstrated skills in the development and facilitation of patient and carer education; and ability to mentor and coach nursing staff to enhance professional development.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and the ability to identify key messages, issues and concerns when communicating with others.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating activities to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of health-related information technology.
• Ability to work within the Mission and Values of the Little Company of Mary Health Care

 Application closing date: 08/12/25

Application process: Please apply online by the application closing date. As part of your application, you are required to address the selection criteria. 

For further information please contact Veronika Males A/TACS Manager on 95533 139 or via email to veronika.males@health.nsw.gov.au 

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter. 

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

 Your benefits: 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

 As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella