CCLHD - Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,603.10 - $2,655.00 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford & Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ619023
Applications Close: Sunday 23rd November 2025
Are you a seasoned nurse with a passion for leadership and a drive to shape the future of patient care? This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal role as a Clinical Nurse Consultant, where your expert knowledge and vision will influence nursing practice. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence and make a real difference in delivering safe, high-quality care to diverse communities within our Local Health District.
About the Role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert clinical nurse providing leadership, advice and recommendations on all aspects of nursing across service groups, multidisciplinary teams and target populations. The CNC works collaboratively to formulate and implement policy, guide practice development, and engage in education and research activities.
This position plays a key role in contributing to all matters relating to high quality care and safe nursing practice. In this role you will:
Lead and inspire your team by being a clinical role model, sharing your advanced expertise, good judgement, and commitment to professional excellence.
Provide expert, person-centred advice to patients, their families, and healthcare teams, supporting complex clinical decisions to ensure care is safe, effective, and top quality, while also leading exciting projects that drive improvements in patient safety, care quality, and risk management.
Mentor, coach, and support nursing and multidisciplinary teams to grow their skills and confidence and involved in strategic and service delivery planning.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote a supportive environment.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You:Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and ability to meet the essential criteria of the role.
Have at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field.
Proven clinical leadership skills, with an ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Expert clinical ICU knowledge and skill and strong leadership skills with a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
Commitment to excellence in nursing practice. Collaborative skills demonstrated in clinical service planning, including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural changes processes
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee. Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Contact: Renee Martin
Phone: 0243202843
Email: Renee.Martin1@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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