Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration: $135, $138,534.1 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ616803

Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah

Applications close: 16 November 2025

Come Work With Us

Where you'll be working

The Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) service at Sutherland Hospital provides a recovery program for cardiac patients recently discharged from hospital following a Myocardial Infarction, revascularisation, or heart surgery etc. The CR staff liaise closely with cardiology staff across Yarrabee, the Coronary Care Unit and the Sutherland Heart Clinic for patient referrals and ongoing staff education.

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What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant Cardiac Rehabilitation is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for ensuring the highest standard of care, support and education is achieved for Cardiac Rehabilitation patients. Cardiac Rehabilitation provides a recovery program for cardiology patients. Key components of the role include providing high level nursing consultancy and coordination of the wider team Cardiac Rehabilitation multidisciplinary team to maximise patient recovery.

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 means: A Registered Nurse appointed as such to a position approved by the Health Service, who has 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 post graduate qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed to or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the Health Service. An employer may also require a higher qualification in the specialist field where such qualification is considered essential for the performance of the individual position.

The Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.
• Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant.

Selection Criteria:

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia, and current Drivers License and willingness to utilise as required for the position.

2. Minimum five years full time equivalent post qualification experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field and an approved post graduate qualifications relevant to the field of practice.

3. Demonstrated ability to apply clinical expertise in a consultancy role and the ability to work independently.

4. Proven clinical leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.

5. Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care

6. Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing change, and developing direction in clinical practice by initiation, utilisation, review and translation of evidence-based research into practice, within a person-centred framework

7. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, advanced computer skills and use of software programs to analyse data and produce reports

8. Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic and clinical service planning

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards

2) Find out more about applying for this position

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH- and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website