Clinical Nurse Consultant

Overview

Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 2) - Emergency Department - Permanent Full Time

Join to apply for the Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 2) - Emergency Department - Perm FT role at NSW Health. Employment type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week. Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital. Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2. Remuneration: $131, $134,500.70 per annum. Requisition ID: REQ Application Close Date: 14/09/2025. Interview Date Range: 17/09/2025 – 24/09/2025. Contact: Sarah Massey ,

Note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.

About The Opportunity

Are you a highly skilled and passionate Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career? Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join our Emergency Department—a dynamic, high-performing unit that serves both adult and paediatric populations in South West Sydney. With approximately 58,000 presentations annually, our ED is a cornerstone of care for a diverse and growing community of over 200,000 people.

This is an exciting time to join our team, as we prepare for the opening of a brand-new, purpose-built hospital in Bankstown city centre. The new facility will feature expanded emergency services, operating theatres, ICUs, maternity and mental health services, and more—designed to support cutting-edge care and innovation. As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you'll play a pivotal role in clinical leadership, education, and quality improvement, supported by a strong senior nurse education team and a collaborative workplace culture. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in emergency nursing and help shape the future of healthcare in our region, we encourage you to apply today.

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 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 care in the given specialty.

Where You'll Be Working

Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is located in Bankstown and is part of a multicultural community. The hospital has tertiary affiliations with three universities and offers a range of roles and experiences. The ED handles diverse presentations, with general medical and surgical services and sub-specialty services across the hospital. Being part of the Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital team means you will be valued and supported in a collaborative environment. The hospital emphasises career development and regular upskilling with opportunities to take on more senior roles.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and at least 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience, with at least 3 years in the specialty field. Postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field are required, or other qualifications/experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Describe a time when you provided clinical leadership that led to improved patient outcomes or enhanced clinical practice within an emergency department. Include strategies used to influence and support your team.
• How do you ensure that communication barriers, cultural differences, or hierarchies do not hinder effective collaboration among multidisciplinary team members?
• Describe involvement in risk management, work health and safety, and quality improvement initiatives, with an instance of positive impact on patient care or processes.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please address the selection criteria thoroughly. View the application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

Additional Information

• Salary Packaging: South Western Sydney Local Health District employees can access salary packaging benefits.
• Health & Fitness: Discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
• Transforming Your Experience (TYE): SWSLHD's strategy to support safe, high-quality, personalised care and staff development. CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
• Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency. SWSLHD is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability, and LGBTQI+ community are encouraged to apply.
• Child Safe: SWSLHD is committed to a child-safe culture and safety for children and young people in care. Existing staff and applicants should consider these safety commitments.

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