Clinical Nurse Specialist – Sexual Health Nurse – Incentives Offered

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Employment Type : Permanent Full Time – Job Share may be considered Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Remuneration : $128,301.89 – 132,523.80 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options ) + NSW Health – Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme ) Location: Orange , NSW – Find out more Hours Per Week: Up to 38 Applications Close: 10 August 2026 – 11:59pm #FEATURE Clinical Nurse Specialist – Sexual Health Nurse – Incentives Offered Orange Health Service About the role The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS2) position is part of the Sexual Health Service, providing expert clinical care and advice to clients with complex health care needs relating to Sexual Health and HIV. The Clinical Nurse Specialist is a clinical expert who, through leadership facilitates excellence in research based clinical practice, education, research and professional leadership. This position is responsible for the provision of services across both Orange and outreach settings. Service delivery targets priority populations of men who have sex with men, sex workers, people living with HIV, young people, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people who inject drugs. The position is also responsible for the provision of education to other health care workers and educators in the community in relation to sexual health. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS2) is responsible for the provision of high level person centred, evidence based clinical nursing care and is expected to embrace and lead a practice development philosophy in the delivery of that care. This outcome, will be achieved thorough undertaking comprehensive nursing assessments, referral, providing expert consultation and educational support to staff, patients and family in the Sexual Health and HIV setting. The CNS2 will be responsible for evaluation and supervision in the provision of complex nursing care in the Sexual Health and HIV area of practice. The CNS2 will demonstrate the ability to act as a professional role model, delivering a high level capacity for client advocacy and cost benefit practice while demonstrating the ability to act as a change agent, provide effective clinical leadership and the ability to practice as an autonomous professional with the capacity to work within a multidisciplinary team environment. The CNS2 will assist in the provision of supervision and support for less experienced clinicians and will maintain their professional accountability and development in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia's Standards of Practice and models the CORE values. It’s not always easy, but it will always be extremely rewarding. Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website . Helping you Move to Western NSW The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience To apply for this role: · Click ‘Apply’ · Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login · Upload your current resume · Answer the selection criteria Role-related enquiries: Please contact Donna Burn on (02) 6369 4800 or at donna.burn@health.nsw.gov.au for more information. Additional information for applicants: · All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26 . Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons. · This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future. · Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey. · Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian · Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community. · To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards · For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD #RuralHealthIncentive