Trauma Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 3) - Clinical Stream - Temp FT
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- Clinical Nurse Consultant
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- REQ599158 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, working 38 hours per week until October 2026
Location: SWSLHD District Wide, based at Liverpool Eastern Campus, Warwick Farm
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3
Remuneration: $2,676.59 - $2,726.30 per week
Requisition ID: REQ599158
Application Close Date: 31/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 03/09/2025 – 10/09/2025
Contact Details: Bridie Treloar – 0477 327 047 | Bridie.treloar@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a highly motivated trauma nurse with experience in leading staff and developing relationships to facilitate the provision of patient centred, evidence-based nursing care. The SWSLHD Trauma CNC provides clinical expertise and advice for trauma patients across the district.
The successful applicant will lead with a practice development philosophy in the delivery by leading quality improvement activities and embedding the standardisation of education and training activities in trauma care across SWSLHD emergency departments and inpatient facilities.
The successful applicant will be working across the 5 sites in SWSLHD and must hold a minimum P2 licence.
For information about this opportunity please contact Bridie Treloar on 0477 327 047.
What You'll be Doing
The Surgical Specialties Clinical Stream is looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with an interest in Trauma to support Trauma Services across all facilities in SWSLHD. The SWSLHD Trauma CNC provides clinical expertise and advice for trauma patients across the district. The SWSLHD Trauma CNC monitors trauma transfers between SWSLHD hospitals via the trauma hotline and provides timely feedback to the referring hospitals where required. The trauma CNC is responsible for the planning development and implementation of education programs for the care of trauma patients in SWSLHD facilities. The Trauma CNC will initiate research and utilise their findings to ensure evidence-based care for the management of the injured patients.
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities.
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.
Transforming Your Experience is SWSLHD's key strategy to positively transform how our patients, consumers, staff and communities experience 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. This strategy provides us with a clear direction for working together to deliver safe and high quality health services and build the health of our communities – now and into the future.
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 Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and at least 7 years full time equivalent post registration experience and at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience in a relevant field of practice relevant to the specialty. Approved post graduate nursing qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.
- Please outline your clinical experience and qualifications relevant to the CNC 3 domains and functions.
- Demonstrated experience in initiating and implementing changes to improve clinical service delivery by enhancing models of care to achieve better patient outcomes and improve patient and staff experience.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, and successfully implement evidence-based projects, quality activities and research relationships with a broad range stakeholders.
- Highly developed clinical problem solving and analytical skills with the demonstrated ability to interpret data and apply insights practically to development and evaluation of models of care, education materials for patients and staff.
- 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.
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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.
