Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Clinical Care Coordinator, Spinal Injuries Unit

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Remuneration: $116,639.98 - $120,469.88 per annum plus superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ Applications Close: Sunday, 14 December 2025 Clinical Care Coordinator (Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2) Are you ready for a rewarding new challenge? The Prince of Wales Hospital invites applications for the role of Clinical Care Coordinator (Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2) within our Spinal Injuries Unit. In this pivotal position, you will play a key role in ensuring continuity of care and maintaining the highest standards across each patient’s individual care journey. You will be responsible for coordinating complex admissions and leading comprehensive discharge planning for patients admitted to our statewide Spinal Injuries Unit, supporting seamless transitions and exceptional clinical outcomes. Benefits A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing Orientation and supported transition into your new role Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners Development pathways that are aimed at career progression 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 Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members Discounted Private Health Insurance Established partnerships with Universities that promote cutting edge research in well‑being, education and teaching. Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page. The Role The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Nursing and Midwifery – Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures 2024‑2029 guides our profession in the development of effective person‑centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision‑making, collaborative relationships, compassionate and person‑centred leadership, and supporting innovative practices. The purpose of the Clinical Care Coordinator – Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Spinal Injuries Unit is to maintain continuity of care and to facilitate a high standard of care throughout the patient individual care journey. The position will coordinate complex admissions and discharge planning for patients admitted to the Prince of Wales statewide service Spinal Injuries Unit. As a Clinical Care Coordinator – Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 in SESLHD you will provide individualised, case‑managed complex patient care and provide leadership for the Spinal Injuries Unit at the Prince of Wales hospital to maximise the health outcomes for the patient and their families. You will exercise extended autonomy of decision‑making and professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care requiring advanced clinical skills. You will be recognised as a healthcare professional employing your clinical skills and critical thinking in delivering high quality patient care. You will exercise extended autonomy of decision making and professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care requiring advanced clinical skills. You will lead the development of the nursing specialty clinical practice and service delivery in the Spinal Injuries Unit, be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person‑centred care, and lead, support and supervise other nurses and care roles. Key Functions Complex admission and discharge planning of patients within the statewide spinal injuries’ unit service Collaborate with the Spinal injuries multidisciplinary team Attend relevant admission intake and discharge planning meetings Collaborate with the patient flow team by providing updates on the Spinal waitlist, communicating with external facilities ensuring smooth patient flow is maintained within the service Engage with patients, families or carers by providing specific spinal support and education Where You'll be Working Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non‑admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. Randwick Local Council is renowned for our world‑class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants … Selection Criteria Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse. Relevant post‑registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in Spinal Injury or Spinal Rehabilitation, 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. Need more information? 1. Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards 2. Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Ingeborg Vuuregge on Information for Applicants 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. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. 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 and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. #J-18808-Ljbffr