Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 3
Remuneration: 143851.1 - 146522.64 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 28
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 22 March 2026
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.
What You'll Be Doing
The Clinical Nurse / Midwife Consultant ( CNC/CMC) will provide expert clinical care and education to children and their families within a defined specialty. The role provides a consultancy and educational focus for ward based nurses in the care of children and their families. In collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders, the CNC/CMC will undertake primary responsibility for on‐going education, development and evaluation of clinical practice.
Eligible Employees May Access
* Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time staff
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Fitness Passport
* Flexible Work Opportunities
How To Apply
* Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:
* A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience
* Responses to the questions below:
* Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a minimum of 7 years full time post qualification experience, with at least five years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field.
* Relevant approved post registration qualification in field of practice at Master's level or working towards or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
* Proven clinical leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
* Demonstrated high level communication and inter‐personal skills.
* Proven ability to implement changes and lead clinical practice through initiation, utilisation and review of evidence based research with proven skills in the conducting and publication of research.
* Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning and expertise in the management of organisational and cultural change.
* Proven advanced skills in education and use of contemporary information systems and evidence of leadership in the development of educational programs.
* Proven clinical expertise in complex child and family centred consultancy with the ability to work independently.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‐being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Additional Information
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.
Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.
Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.
An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
Need more information and support?
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* Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
* Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at
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