Central Coast Local Health District
Reference number
REQ635971
Occupation
Clinical Nurse Consultant
Work type
Full-Time
Location
Gosford, Central Coast and Region
Salary Information
$ $
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $ $ per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ635971
Application close: Sunday 22nd February 2026 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 in our Cardiac Service to provide advanced leadership across our services.
About the Opportunity
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides expert clinical leadership and consultancy within the Cardiac Service, delivering advanced, evidence-based nursing care to patients with complex cardiac conditions. The role supports excellence in clinical practice, service development, education, research, and quality improvement, while acting as a key clinical resource for multidisciplinary teams.
In this role you will:
Act as a clinical expert and consultant to nursing, medical, and allied health staff within the Cardiac Service.
* Lead best-practice cardiac nursing care across acute, sub-acute, and outpatient settings as applicable.
* Ensure care delivery aligns with contemporary evidence, clinical guidelines, and organisational policies.
* Provide clinical leadership and professional guidance to nursing staff within the Cardiac Service.
* Provide mentorship, coaching, and clinical supervision to support professional development.
* Identify learning needs and promote ongoing competency development in cardiac nursing.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
* Current AHPRA registration and extensive post-registration experience, including specialty-specific qualifications.
* Strong clinical leadership capability with the ability to guide multidisciplinary collaboration.
* Proven commitment to high-quality nursing practice and evidence-based clinical decision making.
* Demonstrated skills in service planning, organisational change and complex workload management.
* Strong communication, education and research capability with experience developing and evaluating programs.
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 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.
* 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.
* Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Renee Martin
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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 in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD- or call 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:
* Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
* 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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