Clinical Nurse Consultant - Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team
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- Clinical Nurse Consultant
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- REQ594648 Requisition #
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- Aug 06, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to Jan 2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable within WNSWLHD, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 20 Aug 2025 – 11:59pm
Clinical Nurse Consultant – Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team
Aged, Disability & Palliative Care Division – Service Delivery Directorate
About the role
An exciting Clinical Nurse Consultant opportunity exists for someone with experience working beside people with an Intellectual Disability and can build relationships across our Local Health District with key stakeholders.
The Specialist Intellectual Disability Health team (SIDHT) is a multidisciplinary team consisting of Medical, Nursing, Social Work and Administration. The team is a full virtual service and provides tertiary level consultation service for people with and Intellectual Disability facing health needs not met by usual care.
The role enjoys building relationships with Health staff and services providers, internal and external to Health, to achieve equitable access to Health Care for people with Intellectual Disability.
A typical day may include patient intake and enquires, clinical consultation in multidisciplinary clinics, care navigation and care coordination and capacity building mainstream Health staff.
The successful applicant with work closely with the Specialist Intellectual Disability Health Team staff, mainstream Health staff across all disciplines in the Health District, general practice and non-government service providers.
The successful applicant will receive a structured orientation, clinical supervision and peer support from within the multidisciplinary team and CNCs across the SIDHTs in NSW. Ongoing supervision, professional development and wellbeing support will ensure growth and success in the role.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Bridget Farrell on 0409 047 843 or at bridget.farrell@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
