Overview
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 – Older Person. Temporary Full Time until July 2026. Location: The Maitland Hospital. Hours per week: 38. Remuneration: $126,720.88 - $129,314.15 + Super + Salary Packaging. Requisition ID: REQ599040. Applications close: Monday, 29 September 2025.
Join to apply for the Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 – Older Person role at Hunter New England Health. This senior nursing position provides expert consultancy, guidance, and leadership in the care of older people with complex health needs, and supports best-practice care for patients, carers, and healthcare teams.
Responsibilities
* Provide expert clinical consultancy to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals in the care of older persons with complex health needs.
* Collaborate with the Nursing Unit Manager, medical teams, Allied Health, and support staff to implement harm-minimisation strategies following geriatric assessments.
* Deliver specialist consultations and develop management plans for patients with cognitive impairment, including challenging behaviours.
* Advocate for holistic, person-centred care that respects individual patient needs and rights.
* Facilitate collaboration with interagency and community liaison services, including Residential Aged Care Facilities and private providers.
* Lead the development and review of policies and procedures relating to older person care across Maitland Hospital and the broader health district.
* Collate and report older person care data, ensuring timely submission to Local Executives, the health district, and the Ministry of Health.
* Act as a senior nursing resource, supporting knowledge transfer, mentorship, and professional development of less experienced practitioners and health care team members.
Qualifications and Experience
* Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA, with at least 5 years of full-time equivalent post-registration experience.
* Post-registration nursing qualifications in Older Persons (approved).
* Advanced clinical expertise in the care of older persons and a proven track record in policy development, data reporting, and service improvement initiatives.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
* Commitment to improving outcomes for older people and to holistic, rights-based care.
* Experience in mentoring and leading others.
What We Can Offer You
* Career challenges in a supportive, collaborative environment.
* Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated lease.
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time); 6 weeks for eligible full-time nurses.
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).
* Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program.
* Opportunity to work with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
About Hunter New England Health
Hunter New England Health is an inclusive employer committed to fostering a diverse workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences. This position is Category A and may require compliance with health policy directives related to vaccination and occupational assessment.
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