Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2 Cystic Fibrosis

Lead specialist care and innovation in cystic fibrosis nursing. Shape clinical education, policy, and service improvement. Work in a dynamic, patient-centred multidisciplinary team. Lead, innovate and coordinate expert CF nursing care across acute and community settings. Support research, education, and service development to improve lives.

Join the Westmead Cystic Fibrosis Unit, a nationally recognised leader in the care of adults with cystic fibrosis, based at Westmead Hospital, one of Australia's most advanced tertiary teaching hospitals within Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD).

• Be part of a passionate multidisciplinary team supporting complex care needs
• Lead advancements in CF care within a progressive clinical environment
• Collaborate on state and national initiatives to improve service delivery
• Access ongoing professional development and research opportunities
• Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and service evolution

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant specialising in Cystic Fibrosis, you'll play a key role in coordinating and delivering high-level specialist care, developing clinical education and resources, supporting research, and leading quality improvement initiatives across the CF service.

• Deliver expert consultancy and direct care to patients with complex CF needs
• Provide leadership in clinical care planning, service development, and evaluation
• Mentor staff, contribute to postgraduate education, and deliver family/carer education
• Coordinate outpatient and inpatient services in collaboration with medical teams
• Participate in quality improvement, research, and policy development at a local and national level

Ready to make a difference? This role invites you to contribute to chronic disease management within Western Sydney Local Health District. This is your opportunity to influence care at every level, from bedside to boardroom.

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Registration: Currently authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Licence: Valid NSW driver's licence

Selection Criteria:

• Minimum five (5) years full time equivalent post-registration experience, with at least three (3) years full time equivalent experience in Respiratory Medicine, Cystic Fibrosis or equivalent.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, teamwork and problem-solving skills. Strong communication to interact with the multidisciplinary team, clients, and carers to facilitate effective clinical care, service, and supervision.
• Experience in, commitment to, and active participation in clinical education of students, graduates, new and junior staff.
• Proven ability to provide high level clinical advice and education to guide service delivery for CF patients and to enhance service delivery.
• Ability to advise service managers on clinical service delivery, clinical practice, and clinical redesign.
• Ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes.
• Commitment to ongoing clinical and professional learning.
• Demonstrated teaching and research skills, with competence in information technology including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Requisition ID: REQ597514

Applications Close: 30th September 2025

Need more information? Review the detailed position description for insights into role requirements and criteria. For inquiries about the role, contact Kelly Bivona (Kelly.Bivona@health.nsw.gov.au).

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. For more information about applying, visit the Stepping Up information page: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead Hospital parking availability and eligibility details may apply. To be eligible for permanent appointment in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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