Clinical Nurse Consultant

Clinical Nurse Consultant – Neonatal Critical Care Unit

Job no: 504547
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: CNC

About the role

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) within the Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) team at Mater Mothers Hospital, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and exceptional healthcare environment. We value passion, enthusiasm, and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients and their families. This will be a permanent full time role.

Being part of the NCCU leadership team, you will be responsible for promoting values-based care, based on evidence-based practices and aligned with Mater's quadruple-aim initiatives. You will cultivate collaborative relationships with consumers, leaders, managers, colleagues, and the broader multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and efficient clinical practice that meets the health needs of our patients.

Your role will focus on quality, research, and education, while acting as one of the clinical leads and experts for the unit.

As a valued member of the team you will:

- Provide clinical expertise in the ongoing review and implementation of advanced clinical practice by participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of care to patients based on evidence and recognised practice standards.

- Demonstrate leadership that uses and facilitates evidence-based practice which is visionary, creative and innovative when considering contemporary neonatal issues in relation to service delivery, clinical practice and research; and inform the development, management and ongoing review of clinical processes.

- Actively contribute through the provision of expert clinical advice and effective specialty education programs that focus on improving the capability of nurses and teams to deliver safe quality care.

- Translate evidence into best practice, and enhance collegial relationships within and outside the organisation.

About you

As the successful candidate you will possess:

- Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and no restrictions.

- Hold a master’s qualification (or working towards) – essential.

- Minimum 5 years full time equivalent post‑registration experience in neonatal nursing.

- Demonstrated clinical leadership, clinical supervision, problem solving and decision‑making skills.

- Proven ability to provide consultancy support to nurses and other health professionals.

- Commitment to and active engagement in quality improvement activities with a focus on improvements in clinical care standards.

Benefit Highlights:

- Salary packaging options including meal and entertainment benefits.

- Access to industry‑leading training and professional development through Mater Education.

- Well‑being support via our Employee Assistance Program and on‑site pastoral care teams.

- Corporate discount on private health insurance and a range of health and wellbeing services.

- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation and other sectors.

- Unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program.

- Convenient, discounted on‑site parking.

- Reduced prices at campus cafés and coffee spots.

- Opportunity to join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not‑Profit Healthcare Team.

We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff, underpinned by flexible and remote working policies.

Please include a 1‑page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability to the role.

Applications close on Friday 19 December 2025.

We will not accept applications via recruitment agencies. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

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