Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 - Aged Care - Temporary Full Time - The Sutherland Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $145,056.42 - $147,952.34 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ670462
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications Close: 12 July 2026
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
Our Hospital and Community
Established in 1958, The Sutherland Hospital campus offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and community services to around 226,000 residents of the Sutherland Shire.
Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about South Eastern Sydney Local Health District here.
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
The vision for Nursing and Midwifery at The Sutherland hospital is to build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant is a Registered Nurse who has responsibility for providing expert advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals within the Aged Care speciality.
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 means: A registered nurse appointed as such to a position approved by the Health Service, who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition the employee must have approved post graduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed to or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the Health Service. An employer may also require a higher qualification in the specialist nursing field where such qualification is considered essential for the performance of the individual position.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Jacqueline Primmer on [email protected]
Selection Criteria:
1. Current unrestricted registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia
2. Minimum five years full time equivalent post qualification experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field and post graduate qualifications relevant to the field of practice
3. Demonstrated effective communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework
4. Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the utilisation of evidence based research
5. Demonstrated skills in strategic and clinical service planning including an understanding of organisational behaviour, change management and cultural change processes
6. Demonstrated skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and experience in the development of specialty education programs
7. Demonstrated clinical expertise in client-centred consultancy with the ability to work independently
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information.
Information for applicants:
If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
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SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
