Clinical Nurse Consultant - General Medicine - Temporary Fulltime

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)Council of the City of Sydney, NSW, Australia

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Employment Type : Temporary Full Time up to December 2025

Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration : $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week : 38

Application Close : Sunday 02 November 2025

Benefits

A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
Orientation and supported transition into your new role
Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full‑time employees) in addition to annual leave
Salary Packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take‑home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing
Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
Discounted Private Health Insurance
Established partnerships with Universities that promote cutting edge research in well being, education and teaching.
Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable
Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant

Where you'll be working

Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital has a history of nursing and medical firsts. It offers a unique blend of general and specialist medical services, including 24‑hour emergency services, general medicine, perioperative services, and specialist hand and eye surgery. The hospital is located in central Sydney, near Martin Place, St James Station, and transport options include bus, rail, and ferry.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant in SESLHD General Medicine, you will provide clinical service and consultancy, clinical leadership, research, education, and clinical services planning and management. You will play a pivotal role in providing clinical advice and support to patients, nursing staff, and other health professionals across wards and units. Responsibilities include proactive participation in multidisciplinary mortality and morbidity and patient case review meetings, coordinating the management and response for Clinical Emergency Response Systems, overseeing collection and reporting of CERS data, and supporting patient safety programs such as Sepsis Pathway, Delirium, End of Life, and advanced care directives.

Selection Criteria

Registered with AHPRA as a registered nurse and current NSW driver’s licence; willing to travel as required.

At least 5 years full‑time equivalent post registration experience; at least 3 years in specialty field; approved postgraduate nursing / midwifery qualifications relevant to role.

Demonstrated ability to apply clinical expertise in a consultant role and work independently.

Proven clinical leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary framework with commitment to excellence in nursing practice.

Demonstrated use of critical thinking in delivery of advanced evidence‑based nursing care.

Experience in leading and implementing change, developing direction in clinical practice through evidence‑based research.

Effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication, advanced computer skills and use of software for data analysis and reporting.

Ability to contribute to strategic and clinical service planning.

Information for Applicants

Eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.

Employment of a temporary visa holder only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen identified after labour market testing.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained in the position description.

Recommended applicants reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.

Additional information available at and Stepping Up Website.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and you may require adjustments. Please email for interview or process adjustments.

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Clinical Nurse Consultant • Council of the City of Sydney, NSW, Australia