Clinical Nurse Specialist (Pain Specialist)

Description:

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Competitive Remuneration and access to the full salary packaging benefit with Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay. Grade 2, $120,340 base salary. Salary based on experience and our Enterprise Agreement pay grade.

• Full time, permanent opportunity

• Be part of a University-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged.

Join a leading healthcare team at Macquarie University Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Pain Specialist . In this pivotal role, you’ll provide expert nursing care and clinical leadership to the team, centered on the assessment, diagnosis, and management of pain in patients. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, you’ll bring advanced clinical knowledge, offer expert guidance, and play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to patients suffering chronic or acute pain.

We’re looking for a highly skilled and compassionate nurse with a strong background in pain management and acute health, committed to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, patient advocacy, and staff education. If you’re passionate about making a difference to patients lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients across inpatient, outpatient, and day surgery settings.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centred care.

• Educate, mentor, and support nursing staff through training sessions and professional development initiatives.

• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines, protocols, and quality improvement activities.

• Support operational management, including staffing, workflow planning, and resource allocation.

• Promote evidence-based practice through active participation in research and integration of current clinical knowledge.

About Us

Macquarie University Hospital is Australia’s first and only private not-for-profit teaching hospital on a university campus. The hospital sits under the umbrella of MQ Health encompassing the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, the Clinical Trials Unit and other specialised clinical services. Modelled on renowned international university hospitals, our approach to treatment is based on combining the best available knowledge, expertise and technology to ensure our patients receive a comprehensive and integrated service, as well as the utmost compassion, support and care.

At MQ Health we unite the best clinicians, the most qualified researchers and the most dynamic teachers to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia. We are Australia's first fully integrated university-led health sciences centre, combining excellence in clinical care with teaching and research. MQ Health brings together Macquarie University Hospital, MQ Health Clinics, and the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences.

We offer fabulous Employee Benefits including:

• Flexible working conditions

• Competitive remuneration package

• Salary packaging for everyday expenses (Maxxia)

• Comfortable and sophisticated working condition

• Extensive campus-based Sports & Fitness facilities

To Apply

To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1–2 page cover letter:

• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Relevant Clinical Postgraduate qualifications (or working towards).

• Extensive experience in acute health nursing, with a demonstrated capacity for advanced clinical practice.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

• Leadership skills, including the ability to mentor and educate staff.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.

Desirable:

• Experience in a Clinical Nurse Specialist or senior nursing role within an acute care setting.

• Experience in research or quality improvement initiatives.

• Knowledge of pain management.

Role Specific Conditions

• Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

• Up-to-date immunisations

• Valid Working with Children Check

• Up-to-date CPR accreditation

• Criminal History Check

Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.

We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.

For general enquiries: Please contact Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant, bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au

Applications close: Sunday 10th August 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST

If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: Login to Workday and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Innovation and ingenuity thrive at Macquarie when diversity, equity and inclusion take centre stage. We embrace a culture where diversity of background, experience and perspective are fundamental to our success.
We do not discriminate on gender identity, age, culture, disability, sexuality, Indigeneity, family and caring responsibilities or religion. See our journey towards leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education and healthcare.

Flexible Work

At Macquarie, we believe in providing flexibility, supporting our staff to manage their personal commitments, while optimising their work performance and contributions to MQ Health. To learn more about our culture and hiring process, explore MQ Health