Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Outpatient Opportunistic Immunisation Service - REQ592375
Location
Westmead NSW
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Full job description
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Remuneration: 113243.15 - 116963.48 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ592375
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 31 July 2025
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
We are looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 to join our Immunisation Service at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN). In this advanced practice role, you will provide expert leadership and deliver high-quality immunisation services across both low and high-risk patient groups under the National Immunisation Program, seasonal flu, COVID-19, and other vaccination initiatives. You will work collaboratively across Randwick Children’s Hospital (SCH) and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) to ensure the safe, timely, and effective delivery of immunisation services. You will work closely with the Medical Lead and Nursing Management to ensure best practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement in immunisation services across the network.
Key responsibilities include providing clinical leadership, supporting staff education, coordinating patient cohorts, and driving continuous quality improvement initiatives. This role requires a compassionate and person-centred approach to care, particularly for vulnerable populations including high-risk children and immunisation-hesitant families.
The position operates Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays, within a fast-paced and supportive healthcare environment committed to excellence and innovation in immunisation delivery. If you are a registered nurse with Authorised Nurse Immuniser status and relevant post-registration experience in immunisation, we encourage you to apply and contribute to improving the health outcomes of children across our network. Please include evidence of your Authorised Nurse Immuniser accreditation with your application.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Specialist – Immunisation Service (Grade 2) is an advanced practice role within the scope of a Registered Nurse that provides safe,
compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families within the Sydney Children's Hospital Network (SCHN).
The CNS 2 will play a key leadership role in the delivery of immunisation services across both low and high-risk patients under the National Immunisation Program (NIP), seasonal flu, COVID-19 and other immunisation programs including provision of immunisation schedules for special risk groups . This position involves ensuring the safe and timely delivery of immunisation services, promoting best practices and supporting staff education and quality improvement initiatives.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
Salary packaging for tax savings
Meal entertainment savings
Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fitness Passport
Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
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Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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 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.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
Eligibility List – An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Further Contacts and Support
Please contact Lorraine Daoud on lorraine.daoud@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au.
Please let lorraine.daoud@health.nsw.gov.au know if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.
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