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An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Nurse to join the dynamic Neurology multidisciplinary team, providing specialist care for patients living with Parkinsons disease.Employment Type:PermanentPart TimePosition Classification:Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2Remuneration:$58.83 $60.76 per hourHours Per Week:11Requisition ID:REQ643428Who 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 Theres a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams voices. Youll 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 youll be working: Within the Neurology service as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team supporting patients with Parkinsons disease and related movement disorders.What youll be doingYou will provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in the assessment, management, and ongoing care of patients with Parkinsons disease. Working closely with medical, nursing, and allied health teams, you will support bestpractice care delivery, contribute to service development, and enhance the skills and knowledge of staff through education, supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.As the Clinical Nurse Specialist Parkinsons Disease, your responsibilities include:Providing specialist nursing knowledge and advice related to the clinical care of patients with Parkinsons disease.Delivering clinical supervision, guidance, and support to registered nurses and enrolled nurses caring for patients with Parkinsons disease.Providing inpatient consultation for admitted patients with complex Parkinsons disease, supporting clinical teams in optimising symptom management, medication timing, mobility, and discharge planning.Coordinating the weekly Parkinsons MDT outpatient service, including initiation and management of complex Parkinsons therapies where appropriate.Participating in local and districtled clinical trials and undertaking regular auditing of services to support research, evaluation, and quality improvement.Participating in organisational working groups and committees related to Parkinsons disease and movement disorders.Assisting Neurology medical and nursing leaders to advance clinical practice standards and contribute to the development of advanced nursing practice frameworks.Promoting quality improvement activities and evidencebased practice to support optimal patient outcomes.Contributing to Neurologyled projects aimed at evaluating care models, improving service delivery, and enhancing patient outcomes.Providing education and disseminating information to staff regarding Parkinsons disease, including updates on clinical best practice and emerging evidence.Delivering timely assessment, care coordination, and education for patients, families, and carers, including the development of patientcentred educational resources.Undertaking comprehensive analysis of existing clinical practices and supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation of service improvements.Contributing to strategic planning and service development to optimise care delivery for individuals living with Parkinsons disease.Acting as a key liaison between inpatient wards, neurology teams, and outpatient services, ensuring continuity of care and supporting safe transitions across the patient journey.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Nurse Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) 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 relevant equivalent experience.Demonstrated knowledge and ability to mentor and coach nursing staff to enhance professional development.Demonstrated experience in leading and initiating activities to improve clinical service delivery and patient clinical outcomes.Demonstrated skills in computer use and applications such as Windows, word processing and database.Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Robert Cruceanu onThis is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy.You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.NSW Health is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.Applications Close: 18 March 2026