Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 – Paediatric Haematology

Remuneration: $72.41 - $73.89 per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week 
Location: John Hunter Children’s Hospital 
Requisition ID: REQ680634
Application close date: Sunday 6th September 2026 

Lead with expertise. Make a difference.
Be part of the Paediatric Haematology Service at John Hunter Children’s Hospital, where your specialist expertise will make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families.
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you’ll provide expert leadership and specialist advice while helping shape high-quality, person-centred Paediatric Haematology care across Hunter New England.

The Role

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 – Paediatric Haematology, you’ll provide specialist clinical leadership and expert consultancy within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You’ll use your expertise to support high-quality, evidence-based care and help shape the ongoing development of Paediatric Haematology services across Hunter New England.

In this rewarding role, you will:

• Provide expert clinical advice and support complex clinical decision-making.
• Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement and research.
• Educate and support staff, patients and families.
• Collaborate across services to ensure a coordinated and seamless patient journey.
• Contribute to improving the accessibility and effectiveness of Paediatric Haematology services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Provide expert recommendations on clinical and operational matters.
• Build strong relationships across HNE Health to support integrated care.

You’ll work closely with the Paediatric Haematology Fellow, Staff Specialists and multidisciplinary team, using your specialist expertise to make informed clinical decisions and manage competing priorities with confidence.

About You

You’re an experienced Registered Nurse with strong Paediatric Haematology expertise, sound clinical judgement and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.

You’ll bring:

• Extensive Paediatric Haematology experience and specialist knowledge.
• Strong clinical judgement, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and expert advisory skills.
• Experience in education, research and quality improvement.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to family-centred and culturally responsive care.
   

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
• Relevant post-registration qualification in Paediatric Nursing or Paediatric Haematology Nursing.

• Minimum five years’ full-time equivalent post-registration experience in Paediatric Nursing.

   

Why Join Us?

At Hunter New England Local Health District, you’ll be part of a team committed to delivering exceptional care and supporting our people to grow and thrive.
You’ll benefit from:

• Ongoing professional development through face-to-face and online learning.
• Opportunities to build specialist expertise in a unique and evolving area of healthcare.
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
• A positive team culture that values connection, celebrates achievements and supports wellbeing.

• 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 

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

This is your opportunity to bring your Paediatric Haematology expertise, clinical leadership and compassion to a specialist service where you can shape best practice and make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families

Need more information?
Click here for the Position Description
Find out more about applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Prudence Moore on Prudence.Moore@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional information: 

• 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
• 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.
• 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. 

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part-time vacancies.

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 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
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. 

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