Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Hornsby Hospital for a suitably qualified Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Dementia & Delirium unit. The position is being offered on a permanent full-time basis

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration: $ $ per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

The NSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Workforce will be compassionate, competent, confident, contemporary, capable, and committed to leading person-centred health care.

Where you'll be working

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. The Dementia & Delirium unit 4C has a capacity of 28 beds, inclusive of an 12 bed Delirium unit. We work as a multidisciplinary team to provide person centred care to our patients. In our unit, you will enjoy being part of an enthusiastic team with a focus in learning and patient safety. We offer ongoing opportunities for learning and growth to help you stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Dementia & Delirium nursing.

What you'll be doing : The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert nursing who will provide leadership, advice, and recommendations on all aspects of nursing and consults on matters relating to the safe and appropriate use of nursing practices. The CNC will formulate and implement policy, guide practice development, and engage in education and research activities. The CNC is responsible for the provision of clinical supervision to nursing staff and acts as a role model, providing nursing care on a regular basis. The CNC will work according to the Departmental safe work methods and guidelines. The incumbent must adhere to all NSWHealth and NSLHD Policies and Procedures.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Registered with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. In addition the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake quality improvement and research activities that influence and enhance clinical practice and implement change.
• Demonstrated computer skills with experience using MS Office programs and electronic filing systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 3 October 2025