Clinical Nurse Consultant

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Northern Beaches; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Beaches Hospital Mental Health Services seeks a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 to lead nursing practice, provide expert advice, and drive service development. The CNC will formulate policy, guide practice development, and oversee clinical supervision while modelling high standards of care across the mental health service.

Applicants must be registered with AHPRA, have senior post graduate experience in mental health and demonstrate strong leadership and research capabilities within a

Qualifications

• Registered with AHPRA to practice.
• Minimum five years' post graduate experience.
• At least 3 years in the specialty field.
• Approved postgraduate qualification (Grad Diploma/Certificate) or pursuing Masters.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, advice and recommendations on nursing practices.
• Formulate and implement policy; guide practice development.
• Engage in education and research activities; supervise nursing staff.
• Role model clinical care and support ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to improve care quality.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Nursing research

Education

Postgraduate qualification (Grad Diploma/Certificate)

Job description

As Northern Beaches Hospital continues to embark on their new chapter within NSW Health, help shape the future of mental health services in one of our newly created Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 roles, driving excellence in care, clinical leadership and service development.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration: $2,863.40 - $2,920.60 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ708434

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital Mental Health Services

What You'll Be Doing

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert nursing who will provide leadership, advice and recommendations on all aspects of nursing and consults on matters relating to the safe and appropriate use of nursing practices.

The CNC will formulate and implement policy, guide practice development, and engage in education and research activities. The CNC is responsible for the provision of clinical supervision to nursing staff and acts as a role model, providing nursing care on a regular basis.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Registered with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. In addition the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake quality improvement and research activities that influence and enhance clinical practice and implement change.
  
  

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For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Hoffman on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 27 November 2026