Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 - Neonatal Hospital in the Home Coordinator

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $58.83 - $60.76 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ625134
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 21 December 2025

Where you'll be working

The Royal Hospital for Women is a multi-faceted tertiary referral and teaching hospital, internationally recognised as one of the world’s leading centres for the care of mothers, babies, and women with benign gynaecological and gynae-oncology conditions. As the only stand-alone women’s hospital in New South Wales, it offers unique opportunities for innovative clinical practice and is committed to delivering excellence in women’s health care through both practice and ongoing research.

Part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), the hospital is co-located with other major facilities on the Randwick Hospitals Campus—one of the State’s most comprehensive health care precincts. This location supports a rich environment for collaboration and expertise across specialties.

Ideally situated between the University of New South Wales and Coogee Beach, The Royal Hospital for Women is just 15 minutes from Sydney’s Central Business District and harbour. Its proximity to some of Sydney’s best beaches, restaurants, and sporting facilities offers staff the added benefit of a vibrant lifestyle alongside a rewarding and supportive professional environment.

The role

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is committed to improving the care provided to our patients in line with our vision of Working together to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours.

The CNS2 working within the Neonatal Hospital in the Home (HITH) program will deliver high quality nursing care to neonates and their families of the Royal Hospital for Women consistent with SESLHD and Newborn Care policies, procedures and standards.

Identification of suitable families to transition to HITH model of care, pre-discharge planning, parental education, a combination of home visiting and telehealth, and finally discharge from the service. This will include coordination and monitoring of service provision and education of staff members around the role and model of care.

Benefits:

Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

Current registration as a Registered Nurse and or Registered Midwife with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and current International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) qualification.
Holding a relevant post-registration qualification and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of the specified post-graduate qualification, 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 & facilitation of patient and carer education.
Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills and demonstrated competence in the use of health-related information technology.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation and evidence of leadership in safety and quality innovation.
Current unrestricted driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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For role related queries or questions contact Sally Wise on [email protected]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website

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