Clinical Nurse Consultant

*Employment Type:*
Permanent and Temporary Full Time/Part Time, 32-38 hours per week

*Location:*
Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service and Macarthur Mental Health Centre

*Position Classification:*
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

*Remuneration:*
$ $67.83 per hour

*Requisition ID:*
REQ607576

*Application Close Date:*
28/09/2025

*Interview Date Range:*
01/10/2025 – 08/10/2025

*Contact Details:*
Sarah Blume – |

About The Opportunity
We are currently offering two exciting opportunities to join our team: a temporary position available until 23 October 2026 at either Liverpool or Campbelltown, and a permanent position based at Campbelltown. Both roles provide the chance to contribute meaningfully within a supportive and dynamic clinical environment.

The Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service (PIMHS) is a dedicated, multidisciplinary team providing specialist mental health support to women experiencing moderate to severe mental health concerns during pregnancy and the first year of their baby's life. Based at Liverpool Hospital or Queen Street, Campbelltown, we service the Bankstown, Liverpool, and Fairfield regions.

Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC2), you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality care, combining both clinical and non-clinical responsibilities. Your work will involve:

• Clinical care: Providing case management and evidence-based therapeutic interventions for women from their second trimester until their baby reaches 12 months.
• Leadership & collaboration: Working autonomously while contributing to a cohesive, multidisciplinary team.
• Service improvement: Driving best practices in perinatal mental health through education, consultation, and quality improvement initiatives.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women, infants, and families during a critical period of mental health and emotional wellbeing.

What You'll Be Doing
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert practitioner who, through leadership facilitates evidence based practice. The CNC will promote a service which fosters clinical excellence, research and professional leadership. The CNC contributes to quality health care by collaborating with the health care providers and consumer groups, developing clinical practice standards and evaluating their outcomes. The CNC is responsible for providing services which facilitate effective management of the care in the given specialty.

South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) is focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, healthier communities. All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model, promoting a culture that supports practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.

The vision of SWSLHD Nursing and Midwifery Service is Compassionate Nursing and Midwifery Care Always, through leading effective workplace cultures that improve the patient experience.

*Where You'll Be Working*
SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.

These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition, the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Describe how you have provided expert clinical advice and leadership within a defined specialty. How have you contributed to the development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans for patients with complex health needs?
• Explain your experience in contributing to strategic and operational planning within a clinical service. How have you supported specialty-related education programs and integrated research findings into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes?
• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information
*Salary Packaging*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

*Health & Fitness*
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

*To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of

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