Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3
Remuneration: $2,944.29 - $2,998.89 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Gosford Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ664303
Applications Close: Sunday 21st June at 11:59pm
Do you thrive in a senior clinical role where expert guidance elevates patient care? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Consultant to provide advanced leadership across our services.
About the Opportunity
The Clinical Nurse Consultant Surgery is an expert clinical nurse providing leadership and advise on all aspects of surgical nursing, working across Surgical Services at Gosford Hospital and Surgery, Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Services at Wyong Hospital. The role has a significant contribution towards all matters relating to high-quality, safe nursing practice, and works collaboratively to formulate and implement policy and guide practice development.
This position supports excellence through expert advice, education, research and service development. In this role you will:
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Provide expert clinical leadership and consultancy to drive high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across multidisciplinary teams and services.
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Lead practice development, quality improvement and service innovation initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
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Collaborate with clinicians, managers, community partners and education providers to support integrated, patient-centred care.
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Contribute to workforce capability through clinical supervision, mentorship, education and professional development activities.
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Influence the future of nursing practice through research, strategic service planning and the implementation of organisational change.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
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Holds a current AHPRA registration with at least seven years post registration experience, including five years in the specialty and relevant postgraduate qualifications
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A proven clinical leader who can influence practice, drive change and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
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Passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and improving patient outcomes.
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An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex healthcare environment.
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Committed to education, mentorship and continuous improvement, with a collaborative approach to service development and innovation.
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
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Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
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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.
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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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You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
