Clinical Nurse Consultant Clinical Emergency Response System
Work with senior leadership to support and develop hospital-wide strategies for clinical emergency and disaster response.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $2751.60 - $3088.90 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ682422
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
Northern Beaches Hospital.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Consultant – Clinical Emergency Response System and Disaster Response is responsible for the care elements outlined in the Clinical Deterioration clinical standard, and for working with our senior leadership in relation to disaster preparedness. You will be developing hospital-wide strategies in relation to clinical deterioration that are evidence-based and meet the needs of our patients and organisation.
You will develop strong working relationships with the Intensive Care Medical and Nursing Team at Northern Beaches Hospital, as this role involves significant collaboration with ICU, outreach services and after hours clinical support teams.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Nursing, you will be supported by the senior medical, nursing and allied health teams.
To be successful:
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or equivalent as applicable & a post graduate qualification in critical care.
• At least 5 years full time post-registration experience & at least 3 years’ experience in Critical Care
Desirable Qualifications:
• Research experience
• Experience working in the public health system
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Registered with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. In addition the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
- Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake quality improvement and research activities that influence and enhance clinical practice and implement change.
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For role related queries or questions contact Emma Platon on emma.platon@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: 12 August 2026
