Clinical Nurse Consultant

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration: $135,826 - $138,534 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation

Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Canterbury Community Health

Requisition ID: REQ616166

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia

About the Role

Drug Health Services (DHS) aims to reduce the harms associated with substance use for individuals, families and communities and to prevent drug misuse. Our Mission is to deliver evidence based and patient centred care in collaboration with other health and non-health partners to improve the health outcomes of individuals, their families and broader community. Services are provided at Canterbury, Concord Repatriation General and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals and at Canterbury, Marrickville and Redfern Health Centres. Selected programs offer services in community and via approved outreach arrangements.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides expert clinical advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals within a defined specialty through the delivery of specialist consultant service which:

• Develops implements and evaluates care management plans for patients with complex health needs.
• Provides leadership in the ongoing development of clinical practice.
• Initiates and utilises findings of research in the provision of clinical services.
• Contributes to the development and delivery of specialty related education programs.
• Participates in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for the clinical service.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field.
• Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.
• Extensive understanding of speciality disorders and their current management.
• Proven ability to consult, review, and develop, both new and existing policies and procedures within the relevant speciality.

Benefits and Perks

• Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Applications Close: 9 November 2025

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