Paediatric Clinical Nurse Consultant - Northern Network

As a Paediatric Clinical Nurse Consultant – Northern Network, you will be the expert voice in child health across the region - leading education, shaping best practice, and driving excellence in paediatric care.


Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until May 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 26
Location: New England-North West | Armidale Hospital | Tamworth Hospital 
Requisition ID: REQ605856
Applications Close: Tuesday 14th October 2025



About the role:

The Children's Healthcare Network (CHN) Paediatric Clinical Nurse Consultants cover every hospital in NSW where infants, children and adolescents are cared for outside the specialist children's hospitals. Using the expertise of clinicians throughout NSW, the CHN Paediatric Clinical Nurse Consultants support the provision of the highest quality paediatric healthcare services in the most appropriate location. The Paediatric CNC will act as a lead clinician in a clinical services team, providing an expert clinical consultancy service in Paediatrics to support the delivery of excellent patient/client care within Paediatrics across the southern region of HNE LHD.

The role of the CHN Paediatric Clinical Nurse Consultants includes but not limited to:

• Advocacy for child health/paediatric services
• Education for clinical staff caring for children
• Clinical consultancy at the bedside and remotely
• Partnerships and collaboration within paediatrics
• Development of state-wide guidelines on paediatric care
• Development of state-wide educational resources
• Promotion of evidence-based best practice across paediatrics
• Provision of a dedicated resource for paediatric services

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) position is an integral part of the Children Young People and Families Health Network (CYPFHN), offering a unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership in paediatrics for the Northwest area of HNELHD. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate closely with paediatric level 4 wards and services at Tamworth and Armidale Hospitals, as well as smaller health locations, fostering strong communication and teamwork.

As a member of a paediatric network guided by the ACI, you will focus on optimising resource utilisation, promoting a collaborative approach to service development, standardising care practices, and enhancing staff development opportunities. Joining three other paediatrics CNCs, you will deliver expert paediatric advice and support to clinicians across HNELHD, ensuring a tailored approach to local needs. This role involves travel to various sites for education, training, and meetings, where you will lead initiatives in education, practice change, and guideline implementation, ultimately supporting evidence-based models of care.


Where you’ll be working:

Set against the stunning backdrop of the New England region of New South Wales, Armidale and Tamworth combine the warmth of rural living with the energy of thriving, close-knit communities.

Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a modern 99-bed facility delivering high-quality acute care to Armidale and its surrounding districts, ensuring exceptional health services close to home.

Tamworth Hospital is the region’s flagship healthcare centre, offering an extensive range of services—from emergency care through to specialised treatments - making it a vital hub for patients and clinicians alike.
 

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 

Proximity to shopping and other services 

Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) 

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 

6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses) 

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 

Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with APRHA.
• At least 5 years post graduate nursing experience and at least 3 years speciality clinical practice in Paediatrics.
• Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purpose.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

• A highly skilled and respected practitioner with the ability to lead with vision and inspire excellence across clinical practice.

• Demonstrated expertise in championing evidence-based practice and fostering a culture of clinical innovation, research, and professional growth.

• A proven history of supporting high-quality healthcare through effective collaboration with healthcare providers and consumer groups.

• Experience in shaping, developing, and refining clinical practice standards to achieve consistent excellence in care delivery.

• Strong commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement to ensure the very best outcomes for patients and the wider community.
   

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!


Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. 
• 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. 
• 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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 

• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information? 

• Click here for the Position Description 

• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Butchard on natalie.butchard@health.nsw.gov.au

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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