St George Hospital

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 2 February 2026

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Remuneration: $63.91 - $65.22 per hour plus Superannuation

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ603600

Application Close: 21 September 2025

REQ603600 - St George Hospital - Clinical Nurse Consultant 1 - Nutritional Support - Temporary Part Time

The Role

The vision for SESLHD is "exceptional care, healthier lives". SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing compassionate care when people need it.

All staff are expected to act as appropriate role models and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees. All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, comply with reasonable instructions and with policies/procedures relating to health or safety, and to notify hazards/risks or incidents to managers. The nursing and midwifery vision at St George Hospital is to provide meaning and purpose to plan for the future and to inspire nurses and midwives to provide the highest quality healthcare. The Vision Statement: 'Nurses and midwives at St George Hospital are always compassionate and competent in the delivery of excellent patient and family centred care.' Eight core behaviours identified: team player; caring; respectful; honest; advocate; collaborative; considerate; accountable.

The Nutritional support positions are part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for coordinating and facilitating care of acutely unwell patients with nutritional support issues at St George Hospital. Primary responsibilities include nursing consultancy and support for TPN, and clinical consultancy for all enteral nutrition devices, including patient and carer education and outpatient management.

The role involves specialised clinical care, patient advocacy, staff & patient education, research, data collection and close consultation with Medical, Nursing and Allied health teams across the organisation.

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 (CNC1) means: a registered nurse appointed as such to a position approved by the Health Service, who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, and who has approved post registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field, or other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the Health Service.

Benefits

• 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.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and current NSW Driver's License (if required by service).
• Minimum five years full time equivalent post graduate qualification experience and/or a post graduate qualification in field of practice.
• Proven clinical leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills across mediums and knowledge of the practice development framework to clinical practice.
• Demonstrated involvement in development/change of clinical practice underpinned by evidence-based research.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic and clinical service planning.
• Ability to apply clinical expertise in client-centred consultancy with the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated recent experience and expertise in the management of TPN, and enteral devices in an acute care facility.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions, contact Andrew Bridgeman via email at Andrew.Bridgeman@health.nsw.gov.au

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all employees, irrespective of age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and socio-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Our CORE Values are C O R E and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and you may require adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can provide support SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.