This is a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Clinical Risk Resource Nurse - Grafton role with NSW Health based in Grafton, NSW, AU NSW Health Role Seniority - mid level More about the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Clinical Risk Resource Nurse - Grafton role at NSW Health Discover the balance. Enjoy more flexibility, diverse career pathways, the opportunity to learn and grow, salary packaging more. Employment Type: Permanent Part Time / Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 Remuneration: $116,639.98 - $120,469.88 per annum, pro rata Hours Per Week: 38hrs Requisition ID: REQ645061 About The Role Grafton Base Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) Clinical Risk Resource Nurse (CRRN) to coordinate and deliver high quality nursing care to patients/clients in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. The CNS2 will provide expert clinical advice and support to nursing staff, other health professionals and patients after hours across wards within facility/service. Working closely with the After Hours Nurse Manager (AHNM) in supporting the delivery of safe clinical care and addressing identified clinical care issues. The CRRN provides clinical assistance to staff and through demonstrated practice and coaching enables the development of skills and knowledge, particularly amongst novice and advanced beginner nurses and other health professionals as necessary. About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us. You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here. Relocating to the region? The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing Growth – access to professional and personal development Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Craig Archer on Craig.Archer@health.nsw.gov.au Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day Applications Close: 23 March 2026 NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community. NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au 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 (PD2024_015). You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary and casual positions. Follow us on: LinkedIn and Facebook nursingandmidwifery Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the NSW Health team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Coordinating nursing care ️ Providing clinical support Coaching nursing staff Key Strengths Clinical expertise Communication skills Coaching and mentoring Crisis management Team collaboration Cultural competence A Final Note: This is a role with NSW Health not with Hatch.
