Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 Per Hour Plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ609408
Location: Prince of Wales Hospital

Applications Close Date: Monday 13th October, 2025

This position is Targeted for Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people by exception under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and greater consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

What You'll Be Doing:

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.

Be part of the dynamic Counselling Violence Prevention & Response Team in Child Youth & Family Services. The Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service provides a strengths based, trauma informed and culturally safe program delivered in partnership with Drug & Alcohol and other health and non-government services.

The Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service provides specialist parenting support and promotes healthy child development and safety to families with children aged 0-5 years who have experienced substance use in pregnancy and/or parenting. You will be based in Botany conducting outreach and home visiting across the Eastern suburbs within SESLHD.

Benefits:

• 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:

1. Current Nursing registration National Registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), and relevant postgraduate qualifications related to the specialty area of Child and Family Health, with at least 3 years recent clinical experience working with children and their families or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate.
2. Demonstrated understanding of and experience providing evidence-based health promotion, assessment, prevention and early intervention services to children and their families, particularly those experiencing vulnerabilities.
3. Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical care and service delivery issues and problem solve through the development of clinical management plans in consultation with health and social services.
4. Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy of decision-making, and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and within an interagency context to provide high quality integrated care to children and families.
5. Demonstrated skills in the development and facilitation of parent/carer and staff education in health settings as required.
6. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, the ability to negotiate and problem solve; and the capacity to collaborate with and influence health professionals.
7. Detailed knowledge and understanding of harm minimisation and evidence of leadership in safety and quality innovation.
8. Current drivers licence (or a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position).

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 Samantha Rennie 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:

• 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 ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website