Paediatric Clinical Nurse Consultant - Northern Network
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Overview
The Paediatric Clinical Nurse Consultant – Northern Network is the expert voice in child health across the region—leading education, shaping best practice, and driving excellence in paediatric care.
Responsibilities
* Advocacy for child health/paediatric services
* Education for clinical staff caring for children
* Clinical consultancy at the bedside and remotely
* Partnerships and collaboration within paediatrics
* Development of state-wide guidelines on paediatric care
* Development of state-wide educational resources
* Promotion of evidence-based best practice across paediatrics
* Provision of a dedicated resource for paediatric services
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) position is an integral part of the Children Young People and Families Health Network (CYPFHN), offering clinical leadership in paediatrics for the Northwest area of HNELHD. You will collaborate with paediatric level 4 wards and services at Tamworth and Armidale Hospitals, as well as smaller health locations, fostering strong communication and teamwork. You will focus on optimising resource utilisation, promoting a collaborative approach to service development, standardising care practices, and enhancing staff development opportunities. You will join three other paediatrics CNCs to deliver expert paediatric advice and support to clinicians across HNELHD, ensuring a tailored approach to local needs. This role involves travel to various sites for education, training, and meetings, where you will lead initiatives in education, practice change, and guideline implementation, ultimately supporting evidence-based models of care.
Where You'll Be Working
Set against the backdrop of the New England region of New South Wales, Armidale and Tamworth offer rural living with the energy of thriving communities. Armidale Rural Referral Hospital provides high-quality acute care, and Tamworth Hospital is the region's flagship healthcare centre offering a wide range of services.
Benefits
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
* 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
* Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness Passport for health and well-being
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Requirements
* Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with APRHA
* At least 5 years postgraduate nursing experience and at least 3 years specialty clinical practice in Paediatrics
* Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes
How to Apply and Additional Information
1. A highly skilled and respected practitioner with the ability to lead with vision and inspire excellence across clinical practice
2. Demonstrated expertise in championing evidence-based practice and fostering a culture of clinical innovation, research, and professional growth
3. A proven history of supporting high-quality healthcare through effective collaboration with healthcare providers and consumer groups
4. Experience in shaping, developing, and refining clinical practice standards to achieve consistent excellence in care delivery
5. Strong commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement to ensure the best outcomes for patients and the wider community
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part-time vacancies
* Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment and upholding NSW Health's Child Safe Standards
* We are an inclusive employer encouraging diverse applicants; accommodations are available on request
* To be eligible for employment you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold an appropriate visa; temporary visa holders will be considered in line with visa conditions
* We are unable to sponsor visas for this position
Need more information?
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Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
This is a Category A position. All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy PD2024_015. Salary packaging options are available; see SalaryPackagingPLUS for details.
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