Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) - Pain Management Centre
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to April 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,387.30 - $2,465.79 per week + Annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ669901
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
This is an exciting nursing opportunity to work with an enthusiastic multidisciplinary pain team in the outpatient setting. The role offers broad clinical exposure and the chance to contribute meaningfully to patient care for people living with complex chronic pain conditions. The patients vary in age from late teen to mid 90's, can experience cancer related pain, musculoskeletal pain, post-surgical pain conditions and many other conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and lead the pre-clinic education program, STEPS, including patient coordination, scheduling, and referral triage.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings with a focus on excellent patient centred care.
- Attend theatre sessions to assist with pain procedures where appropriate.
- Conduct post-operative follow-up calls and manage as appropriate.
- Support hydrotherapy classes for patients with chronic pain alongside senior physiotherapists.
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Support other group programs run by the pain allied health team, such as group gym exercise and the occupational therapy based group.
Learning, Research and Innovation
The role provides valuable learning opportunities in complex interventional pain management techniques and pain management strategies. You will also be involved in a range of clinical trials and quality improvement initiatives; including research in pain education, pain interventions, and maintaining the cancer pain intervention database. Innovative approaches, such as virtual reality prescribing, also form part of this role. Teaching and learning opportunities are integral to the position, with quarterly pain education days, monthly palliative care and pain meetings and other adhoc opportunities provide plenty of educational opportunities.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise and problem solve to manage the complex clinical care needs of patients through the development and use of clinical management plans.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with advanced interpersonal and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating activities to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.
- Computer skills including word processing, presentation, spread sheet applications and clinical information systems.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
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Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close: 21 June 2026
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