ASET (Aged Care Services Emergency Team) Clinical Nurse Consultant
We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our dedicated and highly supportive ED team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 (CNC1) ASET (Aged Care Services Emergency Team) on a temporary part time basis. You will be working Friday to Sunday day shifts with opportunities to negotiate roster.
This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced clinician who is passionate about improving outcomes for older persons and delivering person-centred, evidence-based care in line with NSW Health’s Principles for Care of Older People and the NSW Health Aged Care and Emergency Department Clinical Frameworks.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 13 September 2026 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $65.83 - $67.17 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ663902
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Ryde Hospital- Emergency Department
Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.
The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.
Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.
What you'll be doing
In this pivotal CNC1 role, you will provide expert clinical leadership, consultancy, and coordination of care for older persons presenting to the Emergency Department and across care interfaces.
Working in alignment with the NSW Health Clinical Nurse Consultant role domains (clinical service and consultancy, leadership, research, education, and clinical services planning), you will:
- Collaborate closely with Emergency Department staff, key clinicians, and external aged care and service providers.
- Support timely, appropriate, and safe care pathways for older patients.
- Facilitate comprehensive geriatric assessment and care planning.
- Promote avoidance of unnecessary hospital admissions where clinically appropriate, consistent with NSW Health’s focus on community-based care.
- Contribute to service innovation, quality improvement, and patient flow strategies.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered Nurse who has a minimum of 5 years full time post graduate experience. In addition, the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification and substantial relevant experience to the specialty or other qualifications or experience relevant to the specialty.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and people from Government and Non-government agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Artup on Sarah.Artup@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 28 May 2026
