An exciting opportunity exists for suitably qualified Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNC2) with experience in and commitment to sexual health and HIV nursing to join a dedicated and innovative multidisciplinary Sexual Health Service.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,387.30 - $2,465.80 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ670357

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Royal North Shore Community Health Centre and Brookvale Community Health Centre

What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) provides high quality expert clinical care and leadership through a co-ordinated, proactive approach that targets the complex health care needs of clients with Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's) attending Clinic 16's services.

CNS2 will act as a professional role model, client advocate and participate in Quality and Safety Activities to provide evidence based care that supports the current strategies aimed at reducing STI/HIV transmission.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria

Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse Division 1 with relevant post registration qualifications applicable to Sexual Health with at least 3 years recent full time equivalent Sexual Health (including HIV) clinical experience or such other qualifications or relevant equivalent experience.
Evidence of advanced clinical practice and ability to exercise extended autonomy in caring for patients with STI's including demonstrated contribution to the development of clinical processes relating to sexual health and HIV.
Demonstrated advanced leadership, clinical education skills and the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on service delivery, quality care and team cohesion.
Evidence of personal time management capability, ability to prioritise and effective negotiation skills.

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For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Holahan on **************@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9462 9***.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 30 June 2026

Tentative Interview: Commencing early July

Clinical Nurse Specialist Sexual Health

NSW Health