Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Make a real impact as a Clinical Nurse Consultant, leading expert care and support for older people.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until July 2026

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1

Remuneration: $126, $129, Super + Salary Packaging

Location: The Maitland Hospital

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ599040

Applications Close: Monday, 29th September 2025

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for a senior nursing professional with expertise in caring for older persons with complex health needs to step into a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) role. In this position, you will make a real difference to patients, carers, and healthcare teams by providing expert consultancy, guidance, and leadership in the care of older people.

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will:

• Provide expert clinical consultancy to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, supporting best practice care for older persons with complex health needs.
• Work in collaboration with the Nursing Unit Manager, medical teams, Allied Health, and support staff to implement harm-minimisation strategies following geriatric assessments.
• Deliver specialist consultation and develop management plans for patients with cognitive impairment, including those presenting with challenging behaviours.
• Advocate for and support holistic, person-centred care that respects individual patient needs and rights.
• Facilitate collaboration with interagency and community liaison services, including Residential Aged Care Facilities and private providers.
• Lead the development and review of policies and procedures relating to older person care across Maitland Hospital and the broader Hunter New England Local Health District.
• Collate and report on older person care data, ensuring timely submission to Local Executives, HNELHD, and the Ministry of Health.
• Act as a senior nursing resource, supporting knowledge transfer, mentorship, and the professional development of less experienced practitioners and health care team members.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will be:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA with at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, and in addition, who has approved 'post registration nursing qualifications in Older Persons
• An experienced senior nurse with advanced clinical expertise in the care of older persons.
• A skilled communicator who can work collaboratively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for older people and committed to promoting holistic, rights-based care.
• Experienced in policy development, data reporting, and leading service improvement initiatives.
• A natural mentor and leader, dedicated to supporting and developing the capability of others.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated lease
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via or

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.

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