CHW - Gastroenterology - Viral Hepatitis Liver - Clinical Nurse Specialist - Grade 2 - REQ621993

Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2Remuneration: $116,639.98 - $120,469.88 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)Hours Per Week: 24Requisition ID: REQ Location: WestmeadApplications Close: Midnight on 27 November 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. What you’ll be doing We’re looking for a passionate and experienced nurse to join our Liver Service as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Grade 2 in Viral Hepatitis. In this role, you will coordinate our Viral Hepatitis Clinic, oversee treatment for children, and work closely with the multidisciplinary Liver Team to deliver evidence-based excellence in care. You will take the lead in clinical education, resource development, and service reporting, helping to shape and strengthen our approach to viral hepatitis care. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, highly skilled team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) is an extended role within the scope of a Registered Nurse/Midwife that provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network. Acts as an appropriate and effective role model to promote culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Provides senior nursing clinical leadership in the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery within a nursing unit, team or service. Provides advanced skills and exercises extended autonomy of decision making while working closely with managers and other senior clinicians. Exercises extended autonomy of decision making; Exercises professional knowledge and judgement in providing complex care requiring advanced clinical skills. Undertakes leadership in the development of nursing specialty clinical practice service delivery in the ward/service; or Undertakes primary case management within a defined specialty involving both inpatient and community based services. About You Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the relevant clinical area of their post-registration qualification. Demonstrated ability to exercise professional knowledge and judgment in providing complex care requirements of patients/clients in the specialty field. 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 Need more information? Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application. Further Contacts and Support For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Stephen on 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 For technical support please contact the customer services team on . 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. 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. For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes. Eligibility List An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube #J-18808-Ljbffr