Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 2) - Emergency Department - Temp FT
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- Clinical Nurse Consultant
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- REQ654136 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Requisition ID: REQ654136
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 30- Aug-2026
Remuneration: $2,603.09 -$ 2,654.99 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Applications close: 19/04/26
Contact: Courtney Macdonald - A/Director of Nursing and Midwifery on | (02) 9616 8113 | Courtney.Macdonald@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC), you are an expert practitioner and a driving force for excellence. You lead with confidence, champion evidence‑based practice, and inspire a culture where clinical innovation, research, and professional leadership flourish. You collaborate with healthcare teams and consumer groups to shape high‑quality care, develop clinical practice standards, and evaluate outcomes that truly make a difference. In your specialty area, you ensure care is coordinated, effective, and grounded in best practice. You elevate outcomes, empower others, and help create a service where exceptional care is not just delivered — it’s expected. Join us, and achieve something great.
Are You the Right Fit?
- Offering expert clinical advice and coordinating care for patients with complex and high-risk presentations
- Providing leadership in clinical governance, including practice review, supervision, and professional support for Registered and Enrolled Nurses
- Leading the integration and sharing of research and evidence-based practice to enhance emergency nursing outcomes
- Designing, delivering, and evaluating specialist education programs, alongside the development of contemporary learning resources
- Supporting strategic service planning, contributing to service development initiatives, and evaluating clinical performance and outcomes
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse Division 1, with a minimum five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with a minimum of three years full-time experience in the specialty field. In addition the employee must have approved post graduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field in which appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD or working towards same.
- Describe how you provide expert, client‑centred clinical consultancy in the Emergency Department while participating in direct patient care. Include how you apply advanced clinical judgement, critical thinking, leadership, and effective communication in complex or high‑pressure situations.
- Describe how you have contributed to improving Emergency Department practice through education, research, or service improvement. Include examples of policy or procedure development, education delivery, and the application of evidence‑based practice.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Grow Your Career
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
Child Safe Employment
South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
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