Chronic Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2 - Location Negotiable
Requisition Number: REQ
Employment Type: Full-time Permanent
Remuneration: $135,826.04 - $138,534.10 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant - Grade 2
Applications Close: 11 January 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Negotiable within MLHD
*Will consider candidates meeting CNC1 requirements, with a plan for development to CNC2 within 12-18 months.
Lead the way in respiratory care? inspire practice, drive innovation, and breathe life into better outcomes.
About Us
Be part of a passionate organisation delivering exceptional care to over 240,000 people across regional NSW. Spanning 125,000+ km², Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) is our region's largest employer, with 5,000+ staff across 33 hospitals, 12 community health centres, and a range of specialist and mental health services. At MLHD, you'll deliver meaningful care across diverse settings, with access to career development opportunities, advanced technology, and comprehensive employee benefits.
About the Opportunity
As the Chronic Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant (or working towards) deliver high-level, patient-centred, evidence-based nursing care, while shaping the future of respiratory practice through leadership, education, and research.
You'll work across the five CNC domains – clinical service and consultancy, clinical leadership, education, research, and clinical services planning & management – providing advanced expertise to patients, clinicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
Your work will directly influence clinical quality and service delivery across the District, ensuring excellence, innovation, and consistency in respiratory care. This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives on leadership, embraces change, and is ready to take respiratory nursing to the next level.
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will:
* Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentoring for the clinicians to ensure the service provides high quality, timely consultation and advice, assessment and support.
* Be responsible for leading and modelling the delivery of complex specialist respiratory nursing care and the development of specialist clinical practice and service delivery to provide effective quality care for consumers requiring the service.
* Under the domains of Clinical Service and Consultancy, Clinical Leadership, Research, Education and Clinical Services Planning. The CNC 2 will develop capacity for the safe and effective management of consumers presenting to EDs with mental distress.
* The CNCs will work in partnership with consumers and carers, utilising consumer and carer feedback to improve service quality and safety and consumer satisfaction and to identify, plan and participate in delivery the of education sessions.
About You
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Current Authority to Practice as an RN with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) together with at least 5 years, experience in Chronic Respiratory Disease and holding or working towards a relevant post graduate nursing qualification.
* The ability to think critically, problem solve and make timely decisions whilst working autonomously.
* An excellent understanding of issues related to respiratory disease with the capacity to negotiate complex issues with professionals across a range of services.
* Demonstrate an understanding of capacity building and practice development.
* Display clinical expertise and proven ability to provide clinical leadership in the provision and development of clinical practice utilising evidence based research.
* Be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written, verbal and computer skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
* Have a proven ability to provide consultancy support to nurses, multidisciplinary teams including medical staff.
* Evidence of a current Class C drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. This may involve driving long distances within the MLHD
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.
* Make a Meaningful Impact? Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
* Attractive Remuneration? Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
* Generous Salary Packaging? Access up to $20,600 per annum tax‑free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
* Professional Development? Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing Support? Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now Please contact Kate O'Connor via *************@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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