Lead clinical excellence and best practice across Auburn Hospital
Drive quality improvement, research and professional development
Influential leadership role with broad clinical scope and impact
Lead, influence and elevate nursing practice across Auburn Hospital. Drive evidence-based care, quality improvement, education and clinical excellence.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 18/05/202
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $72.41 - $73.89 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Auburn District Hospital
Where you'll be working
Auburn Hospital is a valued and diverse healthcare facility committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care to the community. As part of a collaborative and supportive Nursing and Midwifery leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing clinical practice, strengthening workforce capability and driving excellence in patient outcomes across the organisation.
In this highly visible leadership position, you'll have the opportunity to influence nursing practice across a broad range of clinical areas while working alongside experienced clinicians, multidisciplinary teams and executive leaders.
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Join a supportive and progressive healthcare organisation focused on innovation and excellence
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Work across a diverse range of clinical services, influencing care at a facility-wide level
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, consumers and healthcare stakeholders
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Contribute to a strong culture of learning, research, evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
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Make a meaningful impact on patient care, workforce capability and service delivery outcomes
What you'll be doing
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 – Clinical Practice, you will provide expert clinical leadership, consultancy and education to support high-quality nursing care throughout Auburn Hospital. You will champion evidence-based practice, lead quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to the strategic development of nursing services while supporting staff to achieve the highest standards of patient care.
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical pathways, policies, procedures and best practice initiatives
- Drive research activities, apply evidence-based findings to practice and support innovation across nursing and aged care services
- Identify learning needs and deliver education, orientation, mentoring and professional development programs for nursing and multidisciplinary staff
- Provide leadership in accreditation, NSQHS Standards, Work Health & Safety audits and quality improvement activities
- Monitor, analyse and report on key performance indicators, clinical outcomes and service improvement opportunities to support organisational objectives
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Minimum five ( years postgraduate clinical experience in general & aged care nursing
Selection Criteria:
1. Minimum five ( years postgraduate clinical experience in general & aged care nursing with a range of clinical experiences. Holding or working towards relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications in a specialty area, education and/or research.
2. Demonstrated advanced communication including verbal, written and interpersonal skills and advanced information technology skills to provide consultancy services and deliver innovative nursing practice
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice critical review
5. Demonstrated personal attributes including resilience, accountability, integrity and ability to manage self
6. Demonstrated ability to identify education needs and deliver education for patients/clients and health care professionals
7. Demonstrated ability to function as a senior leader within a complex health organisation.
Requisition ID: REQ673089
Applications Close: 23rd July 2026
Need more information?
- about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Andrew Freeman on [email protected] or on 0408 022 834.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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