Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3
Remuneration: $153,629 - $156,478 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ666463
In Sydney Local Health District, our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About The Role
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family‐centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC):
* Leads and drives quality improvement, patient safety and risk management initiatives within Emergency Department using evidence‐based practice and data.
* Provides leadership in strategic and workflow development; implementation and evaluation of policies, protocols and models of care within the Emergency Department and across relevant services.
* Acts as a clinical and resource expert in emergency nursing, providing clinical advice, mentoring and education to support workforce capability and service.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
* Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 7 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 5 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field.
* Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.
* Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing critical care and quality improvement strategies, initiatives and programs within a complex clinical environment.
* Proven ability to analyse research, clinical and project data, evaluate outcomes, and apply findings to inform decision‐making and drive improvements in clinical practice and service delivery.
Benefits
* Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
* Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.
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For further information, please contact Pauline Hui via email at Pauline.Hui@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close
11 June 2026
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
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