Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $75.35 - $76.85 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ682601
Application close: Sunday 9th August 2026 at 11.59pm
Step into a role where your expertise shapes patient outcomes and your leadership strengthens an entire service. Our Surgical Ward is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant who is ready to drive innovation, mentor clinicians, and lead with confidence.
Clinical Nurse Consultant (Pain Management)
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert clinician who provides leadership, specialist advice, and evidence-based recommendations on all aspects of pain management across service groups, multidisciplinary teams, and diverse patient populations. The CNC plays a pivotal role in promoting high-quality, safe, and person-centred pain management practices while aligning clinical service delivery with the strategic priorities and goals of the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).
You will make a significant contribution to clinical governance, policy development, practice improvement, education, and research. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, the CNC will lead initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, support workforce capability, and drive continuous quality improvement.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
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A registered nurse who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in a critical care field and a post registration qualification in pain management specialty.
Proven clinical leadership with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
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Strong collaborative skills in clinical service planning, with an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management, and cultural change processes.
The ability to formulate and implement policies, guide clinical practice development, and contribute to education and research initiatives.
Proven clinical leadership skills in quality, research and/or education and demonstrated critical thinking capabilities.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.-
Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
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Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
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Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Janeen Adams
Phone: 02 6764 5315
Email: [email protected]
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
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Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
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Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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