Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 1) / Clinical Midwife Consultant (Gde 1) - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ556455 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hrs per week
Location: Liverpool Drug Health Service
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 or Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $126,720.88 - $129,314.15 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ555850
Application Close Date: 09/03/2025
Interview Date Range: 12/03/2025 - 19/03/2025
Contact Details: Sibusisiwe Matutu – 0439305080 | Sibusisiwe.Matutu@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? South Western Sydney Local Health District’s Drug Health Services team is looking for an adaptable, driven, and compassionate Clinical Nurse Consultant or Clinical Midwifery Consultant to join our Substance Use in Parenting and Pregnancy Service (SUPPS).
SUPPS supports pregnant women navigating substance use challenges by offering tailored treatment options, case management, and comprehensive care during pregnancy and beyond. We're growing our service to extend support to families for up to two years postpartum, creating a lasting positive impact.
We need a dynamic and engaging professional who thrives in a trauma-informed care environment. You'll work closely with mothers, their babies, and families, helping them overcome substance-related challenges and build brighter futures.
This is your chance to make a real difference in a supportive, innovative, and collaborative team environment. If you’re passionate about empowering mothers and families, we’d love to hear from you.
Click "Apply Now" and join us in making a meaningful impact!
What You'll be Doing
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) / Clinical Midwife Consultant (CMC) is an expert practitioner who, through leadership facilitates evidence based practice. The CNC/CMC will promote a service which fosters clinical excellence, research and professional leadership. The CNC/CMC contributes to quality health care by collaborating with the health care providers and consumer groups, developing clinical practice standards and evaluating their outcomes. The CNC/CMC is responsible for providing services which facilitate effective management of the care in the given specialty.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition an approved post registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted
- Demonstrated evidence of strategies used to maintain current knowledge of clinical practice advances and research in the relevant specialty
- Demonstrated ability to apply expert knowledge to provide safe compassionate quality care that is culturally responsive
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients/consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise
- Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care
- Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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