Clinical Nurse Consultant

Requisition No: 6567

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Western Health at Home

Program: Sub-Acute at Home

Department: GEM at Home

Enterprise Agreement: Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Secto

Job Function: Nursing

Project:

Clinical Nurse Consultant

• Location: Sunshine Hospital
• Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time, Fixed Term (until June 2026)
• Salary: CNC C + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to provide expert clinical leadership across acute and subacute aged care at home beds (Acute Aged Care and GEM at Home). This specialist role supports the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care for older people admitted to "at home" bed substitution program, with a strong focus on optimising patient outcomes and improving service quality.

The CNC provides advanced nursing consultation through direct patient assessment, telephone support, and telehealth where appropriate, and works closely with the multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated, person-centred care.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide advanced clinical expertise and consultation for older people in at home bed substitution programs.
• Lead and support comprehensive assessment, care planning, implementation, monitoring, and review of care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and reduce avoidable complications and length of stay.
• Ensure evidence-based practice and best-practice standards are implemented and maintained across services.

About you:

• Have postgraduate qualifications and/or significant experience in aged care, acute care, subacute care, or gerontology.
• Have worked at senior clinical role CNS or above
• Have demonstrated advanced clinical expertise
• Strong communication, consultation and collaborative practice skills
• Have a valid Victorian drivers license

Position Description

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're passionate about innovative care, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 8 January 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Name: Cath Davey

Phone:

Name: Phan Tong

Phone:

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western Health