Clinical Nurse Consultant - Continence
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ663916 Requisition #
Develop Specialist Skills in a Supportive Rural Health Team
Remuneration: $130,524.69 - $133,191.02 p.a. + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38hrs per week
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Requisition ID: REQ663916
Closing Date: Wednesday, 27th May 2026
This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
Join a Supportive Rural Health Team & Grow Your Career
At Hunter New England Health, we know rural nursing offers something special - genuine connection, broad clinical experience, and the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Narrabri Community Health is home to a vibrant and collaborative multidisciplinary team where your knowledge, ideas, and contribution are truly valued. You’ll work closely across community health and acute services, with regular in-services, mentoring, and case discussions supporting continuous learning and professional growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to step into a more specialised role as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (or work towards) within a highly supportive environment.
About The Role
As a Continence Clinical Nurse Consultant within the Community Health team you will work across the lifespan, helping improve patient outcomes through evidence-based continence management while also supporting families, carers, and clinicians.
You’ll provide specialist assessment, education, and support across a variety of settings including:
- Acute inpatient services
- Outpatient clinics
- Community and outreach programs
In this role, you will:
- Deliver expert continence assessment, management and education
- Provide clinical consultation and support to multidisciplinary teams
- Mentor and educate clinicians to build capability across services
- Contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds
If your looking to take the next step in your nursing career, this position offers excellent professional development pathways and support to thrive as Clinical Nurse Consultant.
About You and What We Offer
We’re seeking a motivated and compassionate nurse who enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about rural and community healthcare.
Essential Criteria:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Minimum 5 years full-time equivalent nursing experience
- Post-registration nursing qualifications, or willingness to work towards qualifications relevant to a Clinical Nurse Consultant role
What we can offer you:
- Ongoing education, mentoring and professional development opportunities
- A supportive team environment with genuine career progression pathways
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Discounted gym options with Fitness Passport
- Salary packaging benefits:
- Up to $9k for living expenses
- Up to $2.6k meal and entertainment
Novated leasing options
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Philpott on Sharon.Philpott@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, part time arrangements will be considered.
Previous candidates need not re-apply.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.
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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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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