Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) - Renal Aboriginal Chronic Care Program - Perm PT
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- Clinical Nurse Consultant
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- REQ579243 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 24 hours per week
Location: Miller Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $63.91 - $65.21 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ579236
Application Close Date: 09/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 11/06/2025 – 18/06/2025
Contact Details: Karen Steel – 0427 092 561 | Karen.steel@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Aboriginal Chronic Care Program a dedicated, multidisciplinary team committed to supporting Aboriginal people impacted with renal disease. This team will deliver care through a culturally responsive, holistic model that recognises the importance of connection to culture, community, and country in the healing journey.
We are currently seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 to join this innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside a passionate group of professionals—including Aboriginal Health Workers, Counsellors, a Social Worker, and an Aboriginal Program Coordinator—to provide person-centred care that is grounded in cultural safety and respect. The successful candidate will work across acute and primary care settings, supporting client engagement, care planning, care coordination, and harm reduction treatment.
This position is based in Miller and will involve travel across the South West Sydney region, working on the lands of the Dharawal, Darug, and Gundungurra peoples. As part of the Aboriginal Chronic Care Program, you will be supported by an Aboriginal Program Coordinator and have access to a wide range of cultural supports, including:
- Cultural supervision and mentoring
- The SWSLHD Aboriginal Health Unit
- A strong network of Aboriginal colleagues across the district
We welcome applications from both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people who are passionate about working in partnership with Aboriginal communities and committed to delivering culturally safe, compassionate care.
This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a transformative initiative that places culture, healing, and community at the centre of everything we do.
What You'll be Doing
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert practitioner who, through leadership facilitates evidence based practice. The CNC will promote a service which fosters clinical excellence, research and professional leadership. The CNC 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 is responsible for providing services which facilitate effective management of the care in the given specialty.
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 behaviors 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.
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) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience. Approved post graduate nursing qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation
- 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 understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace
- 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.
