Clinical nurse consultant - hark refugee service

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 8 January 2027

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2

Remuneration: 145056.42 - 147952.34 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ671302

Location: Westmead

Applications Close: Midnight on 25 June 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Tanaya Narbey-Rolph on tanaya.narbeyrolph@health.nsw.gov.au

About the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network

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 ongoing education, development and evaluation of clinical practice.

Additional Benefits (where applicable)

• Flexible work opportunities
• Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
• Accrued days off (ADOs)
• Fitness passport
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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 AHPRA and a minimum of 5 years full time post qualification experience, with at least three 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 interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence based research
• Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning and including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural changes processes
• Demonstrated competency in the use of contemporary information systems and clinical teaching and development of specialty education programs
• Demonstrated provision of a 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 temporary part time vacancies.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. 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 SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au

Technical Support

Please contact 1300 679 367.

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