Overview
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Sectorwide Rehab
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until October 2026
Location: Negotiable within the Northwestern sector of Hunter New England LHD
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 p.a + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Closing Date: Sunday, 28th September 2025
Requisition ID: REQ599826
Travel: Requires travel across the Tablelands, Peel & Mehi sectors; a current driver's licence is required. Working hours are Monday – Friday; there are no night or weekend shifts.
Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical consultancy across hospital, community, and district-wide rehabilitation services to support safe, effective, and person-centred care.
- Guide complex clinical decision-making and promote interdisciplinary collaboration to optimise functional recovery and quality of life for patients and carers.
- Deliver expert advice and support to clinicians and services regarding complex rehabilitation needs.
- Develop and deliver specialised education programs to address complex clinical issues impacting patients, families, and carers.
- Translate current scientific research into rehabilitation practice to align with contemporary evidence and best practice guidelines.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and health sectors to enhance service planning, quality improvement, and integration of rehabilitation care at local and district-wide levels.
- Promote rehabilitation approaches that empower patients and families, enhance self-management, and strengthen community participation and quality of life.
Responsibilities – Support and Working Arrangements
You will be supported by the Nurse Manager of Armidale Community Health Service and a transition period from the former CNC. A range of multidisciplinary staff across facilities will provide support, including nursing, medical, allied health, and operational management. The teams are open and collegial and support professional growth.
Benefits
- Collaborative team workplace
- Ongoing training and support
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) for work-life balance
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time) and 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
- Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
- At least 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience, with at least 3 years in this specialty field
- Approved postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field of practice
- Eligibility to drive in NSW
Additional Information
- To be eligible for permanent employment you must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ Passport. Temporary visa holders may be considered only if no suitable local candidate is identified.
- We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.
- Full-time position; part-time or job-share arrangements may be considered.
- For role-related queries contact David Percival at
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained in the position description. Assistance with addressing selection criteria is available at: 3vL5fq2
- Stepping Up Website is a resource to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health: HNEHealthSteppingUp
- Category A position; compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022 will be reviewed prior to offer.
- HNELHD is an inclusive employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. For confidential support to ensure an equitable process, contact
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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant - Sectorwide Rehab
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Armidale Regional Council