Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 - Respiratory - Permanent Full Time - The Sutherland Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2Remuneration: $135,826.04 - $138,534.10 Per Annum, Plus SuperannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ622392Location: The Sutherland Hospital, CaringbahApplications Close Date: Sunday 7th December, 2025Where You'll Be WorkingWarada is a 28 bed medical ward for Respiratory and Gastroenterology specialities. The acuity of the patients is diverse across these specialities and includes patients who require invasive diagnostic procedures, non-invasive ventilation therapy, high flow oxygen therapy and tracheostomy management. The nursing team is supported by a Clinical Nurse Consultant, a Clinical Nurse Educator and the Nurse Unit Manager. Our nursing team vision is to provide quality patient care by staff who work effectively as a team in a supportive and safe environment.What You'll Be DoingThe 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 Nursing and Midwifery – Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures 2024-2029 guides our profession in the development of effective person-centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision-making, collaborative relationships, compassionate and person-centred leadership, with supporting innovative practices.The Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides clinical leadership and expert respiratory care and clinical advice to patients, carers and health care professionals in relation to complex care needs. Working in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and primary care providers, the CNC ensures the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.As a clinical expert and resource for staff, the CNC demonstrates advanced skills and expertise in health assessments, care pathways, advance care planning and on-going symptom management. The CNC ensures the highest standard of care, support and education for respiratory patients at The Sutherland Hospital, providing high-level nursing consultancy and coordinating care with the multidisciplinary team to optimise patient outcomes and recovery. The CNC also plays a key role in ensuring that a multidisciplinary discharge plan is an integral component of the care patient care management prior to discharge.The BenefitsUp to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leaveSalary 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.Selection CriteriaClinical Nurse Consultants are employed as Grade 2 according to the criteria outlined below, and in line with the NSW Public Health System Nurses' and Midwives' (State) Award.Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse/Midwife, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and current NSW Drivers License (if required by service).Minimum five years full time equivalent post qualification experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field and post graduate qualifications relevant to the field of practice.Demonstrated ability to apply clinical expertise in a consultancy role and the ability to work independentlyProven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practiceDemonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing careDemonstrated experience in leading and implementing change, and developing direction in clinical practice by initiation, utilisation, review and translation of evidenced-based research into practice, within a person-centred frameworkDemonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, advanced computer skills and use of software programs to analyse data and produce reportsDemonstrated ability to contribute to strategic and clinical service planning Need More Information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Roberts on elizabeth.roberts5@health.nsw.gov.auOur 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 AdjustmentsNSW 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-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au 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 ApplicantsAn 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-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website