The Children's Hospital at Westmead- Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2

Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ599123

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: 29 August 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you'll be doing

An exciting professional development opportunity exists for an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurse to join the greater Gastroenterology Team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at the Children's Hospital at Westmead. The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) for Inflammatory Bowel Disease provides an expert level of clinical advice and support to patients, carers and other health care professionals for Children in partnership with the other specialties and other relevant multidisciplinary teams. The CNC2 in collaboration with the specialty teams, is responsible for the development of Models of Care to support the facilitation of the contemporary care of complex patients and evaluates care management practices for patients and families. The CNC utilises current best and evidence-based practices in the provision of care. This position contributes to the development and delivery of clinical specialty related education programs within the specialty areas of Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The CNC provides clinical leadership, ongoing development of clinical practice and utilises findings of research in the provision of clinical services, and participates in formal processes for the strategic and operational development of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease service at CHW. This position is fulltime across Monday to Friday.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

3) Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

4) Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Wendy Stephen on

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-

For technical support please contact the customer services team on

Additional Information

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

• SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

• Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

• All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
• This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website
• Eligibility List - An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies

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