Overview
Make a real impact as a Clinical Nurse Consultant, leading expert care and support for older people.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until July 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $126,720.88 - $129,314.15 + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ599040
Applications Close: Monday, 29 September 2025
Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical consultancy to patients, carers, and healthcare professionals, supporting best practice care for older persons with complex health needs.
- Work in collaboration with the Nursing Unit Manager, medical teams, Allied Health, and support staff to implement harm-minimisation strategies following geriatric assessments.
- Deliver specialist consultation and develop management plans for patients with cognitive impairment, including those presenting with challenging behaviours.
- Advocate for and support holistic, person-centred care that respects individual patient needs and rights.
- Facilitate collaboration with interagency and community liaison services, including Residential Aged Care Facilities and private providers.
- Lead the development and review of policies and procedures relating to older person care across Maitland Hospital and the broader Hunter New England Local Health District.
- Collate and report on older person care data, ensuring timely submission to Local Executives, HNELHD, and the Ministry of Health.
- Act as a senior nursing resource, supporting knowledge transfer, mentorship, and the professional development of less experienced practitioners and health care team members.
Qualifications and Experience
- Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA with at least 5 years full time equivalent post-registration experience.
- Approved post-registration nursing qualifications in Older Persons.
- An experienced senior nurse with advanced clinical expertise in the care of older persons.
- A skilled communicator who can work collaboratively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Passionate about improving outcomes for older people and committed to promoting holistic, rights-based care.
- Experienced in policy development, data reporting, and leading service improvement initiatives.
- A natural mentor and leader, dedicated to supporting and developing the capability of others.
What We Can Offer
- Career challenges in interesting work and a supportive environment at Hunter New England Health.
- Salary packaging options up to $11,600 plus novated lease.
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time); 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full time nurses.
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- Fitness Passport, EAP for staff and family members.
- Opportunity to work with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Additional Information
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- All new employees must comply with NSW Health policy PD2024_015 and related infection vaccinations.
- HR and recruitment information, contact Catherine Levey for role related queries.
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