Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neurosurgery Model of Care

Lead. Innovate. Transform Neurosurgical Care.

Remuneration: $119,436.75 – $32,523.13 p.a. 12% Super + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Various Full time and part-time positions available – Job Share Opportunity

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Hours per Week: 38 hours per week

Location: John Hunter Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ685205

Closing Date: Sunday 30th August 2026

While this position is open to all applicants, it is targeted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. Consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access to employment opportunities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.

About The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 to join the John Hunter Hospital Outpatient Department and play a key role in developing innovative, nurse-led models of care for neurosurgical patients.

The Outpatient Department Provides Specialist Non-admitted Care Across a Range Of Surgical, Medical And Interventional Specialties. Working Collaboratively With The Neurosurgical Clinical Team, Outpatient Operations And Allied Health, You Will Help Improve Access, Coordination And Continuity Of Care For Patients Across Four Key Neurosurgical Streams

Neurosurgical SpineNeurovascularNeuro-oncologyNeurosurgical Other

This role provides an opportunity to work with a high degree of autonomy while contributing to the development of new clinical pathways and improving the patient experience.

🧠 Make an Impact in Neurosurgical Care

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, you’ll play a key role in developing innovative, nurse-led models of care for neurosurgical patients. Working alongside specialist clinicians, Allied Health and the outpatient team, you’ll help ensure patients receive the right care, at the right time.

Your Role Will Include

🔎 Assessment & triage – assess referrals, identify red flags and coordinate investigations.

🩺 Clinical reviews – provide nurse-led follow-up and telehealth consultations.

📋 Care coordination – coordinate investigations, imaging and specialist reviews.

🤝 MDT leadership – coordinate Neurovascular, Neuro-oncology and Spinal MDTs.

🗂️ Clinic optimisation – prioritise patients and alternative care pathways.

📞 Patient support – provide education and care coordination.

🚀 Pathway development – support innovative nurse-led models of care.

📊 Quality improvement – contribute to audit, governance and service development.

About You

We’re looking for a Registered Nurse with strong clinical judgement, neurological assessment skills and knowledge of neurosurgical care. You’ll be confident working autonomously, managing complex care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You Will Also Have

Strong communication, organisation and care coordination skillsExcellent teamwork and leadership capabilitiesConfidence with telehealth and digital systemsExperience in quality improvement and clinical data collection

Experience in neurosurgical nursing, outpatient services, advanced practice or care coordination will be highly regarded. We’re looking for someone who can think critically, work collaboratively and bring innovative ideas to improve patient care and outcomes.

Why Join Us?

Join John Hunter Hospital and be part of developing a new model of neurosurgical outpatient care within an experienced multidisciplinary team.

You Will Have The Opportunity To

Develop and implement innovative nurse-led models of careWork alongside specialist neurosurgical and multidisciplinary teamsImprove access and outcomes for patientsDevelop advanced clinical, leadership and care coordination skillsEnjoy 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)Access paid parental leave to support a healthy work-life balanceSalary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

✨ Join us to combine advanced clinical practice, leadership and innovation while helping shape the future of neurosurgical outpatient care at John Hunter Hospital.

Need more information?

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Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Joseph Turner on Joseph.Turner@health.nsw.gov.au

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support. Hunter New England Health 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. Part time/job share arrangements may also be considered. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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