Overview
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 - Pain Management - Targeted
Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Country
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until August 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 2
Hours per week: 32
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 per hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Closing Date: Sunday, 28th September 2025
About The Role
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) in pain management, you will be responsible for contributing advanced expertise to guide complex clinical decision‑making, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring and supporting other nurses in pain management, conducting outpatient clinics, and providing a whole-person approach to assisting chronic non-cancer patients with managing their pain. Your patients are often in distress, so a compassionate nature and great communication skills are a must for this role.
You will be supported by a thorough orientation tailored to your skillset and the Clinical Workflow and Process Manager, with debriefing and ongoing support from your leadership team. The Hunter Integrated Pain Service (HIPS) team is a multidisciplinary group of nursing, allied health and medical staff ready to welcome you.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate your background in nursing and prior experience in the pain management space
- Have initiative and a “get up and go” attitude
- Be a fantastic communicator, both verbal and written
Where You’ll Be Working
The city of Newcastle offers a coastal lifestyle with beaches, urban amenities, and a welcoming community.
Benefits
- Collaborative team setting
- Ongoing training and support
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)
- Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Sustainable Healthcare initiatives
- Prospect to work with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements
Qualifications: Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA, with at least 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience, including at least 3 years in this specialty field. Must have approved postgraduate nursing qualifications in pain management.
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Equity and Safety: Hunter Current England Health is committed to child safety and an inclusive workplace. This position is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Applicants must demonstrate status in addition to addressing the selection criteria.
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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 - Pain Management - Targeted
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Newcastle City Council