Utilise your expertise in rehabilitation as our new Clinical Nurse Consultant for our LHD’s northwestern sector!
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 p.a + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Negotiable within the Northwestern sector of Hunter New England LHD
Requisition ID: REQ599826
Closing Date: Sunday, 28th September 2025.
About the role:
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Sector wide Rehabilitation provides expert clinical consultancy across hospital, community, and district-wide rehabilitation services to support the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care. Within the clinical services team, you will contribute advanced expertise to guide complex clinical decision-making, promote interdisciplinary collaboration, and optimise functional recovery and quality of life for patients and their carers. This role operates within office hours, Monday – Friday; say goodbye to nights and weekend shifts! You will be required to travel across the Tablelands, Peel & Mehi sectors of our district in this position, so a current drivers licence and willingness to travel for work is a must. In return, the location of the successful candidate can be negotiable within these sectors of our LHD.
Key Functions:
Expert Clinical Consultancy: Provide specialist advice and support to clinicians and services regarding complex rehabilitation needs.
Education & Workforce Development: Contribute to the development and delivery of specialised education programs to address complex clinical issues that impact patients, families, and carers.
Evidence-Based Practice: Adapt and translate current scientific research into rehabilitation practice to ensure that services are aligned with contemporary evidence, best practice guidelines, and innovation in functional recovery and chronic condition management.
Service and System Development: Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and health sectors to enhance service planning, quality improvement, and integration of rehabilitation care at local and district-wide levels.
Patient, Carer, and Community Support: Promote rehabilitation approaches that empower patients and families, enhance self-management, and strengthen community participation and quality of life.
You won’t be working alone – you will be supported by the Nurse Manager of Armidale Community Health Service (where this role is primarily based), and a transition period from the former CNC will be provided. You will be supported by a range of multi-disciplinary staff across the facilities including nursing, medical, allied health and operational management of the sites. These teams are open and collegial that champion professional growth.
Benefits:
Collaborative team environment
Ongoing training and support
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements:
Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in this specialty field. In addition the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field of practice, and an eligibility to drive in NSW.
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3) To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
4) We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
5) This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
For role-related queries or questions contact David Percival | David.Percival@health.nsw.gov.au
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD 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 nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE 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.
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