Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 2) Surgical and Wound - Temp FT

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New South Wales is seeking a compassionate Clinical Nurse Consultant to join their team. The role involves critical patient assessments, leading interventions, and educating staff while ensuring patient safety. Candidates must have substantial clinical experience, particularly in surgery and wound care, and hold relevant nursing qualifications. This full-time position offers an opportunity to contribute to a progressive healthcare environment through innovative practices.

Benefits

Salary packaging benefits

Discounted gym membership

Support for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• At least 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience.
• Minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent experience in the specialty field.
• Experience as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient interventions and discharge planning.
• Educate staff on best practices.
• Involve in research for patient safety.

Skills

Senior clinical experience in surgery

Wound care

Strong communication skills

Time management skills

Collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment

Commitment to person-centred care

Education

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse

Postgraduate nursing qualifications

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Type: Temporary full time, 38 hours per week, up until March 2027.

Location: Camden and Campbelltown Hospitals

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2)

Remuneration: $2,603.10 – $2,654.99 per week

Requisition ID: REQ618910

Application Close Date: 23/11/2025

Interview Date Range: 26/11/2025 - 03/12/2025

Contact Details: Carolina Perez – 0484 630 377 | [e-mail]

About The Opportunity

Campbelltown Hospital is seeking a compassionate Clinical Nurse Consultant to join our facility wide team. This role is critical to timely patient assessment, care planning and discharge. With a specialised skills set in this field, you will lead patient interventions, educate staff and be involved with practice change and research to ensure patient safety and best practice is at the forefront of our practice.

What We’re Looking For:

• Demonstrated senior clinical experience in surgery and wound care.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to person-centred care and continuous improvement.

Where You'll Be Working

Campbelltown Hospital, located in the heart of the Macarthur region, is a leading tertiary hospital within the South Western Sydney Local Health District. This progressive hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care to the local community and beyond.

With state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic, diverse team, Campbelltown Hospital offers a wide range of services, including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged-care services. The hospital also features specialised Mental Health and Cancer facilities, ensuring comprehensive care and support for patients.

The ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment will further enhance the hospital's capabilities, introducing advanced equipment and amenities. The management team is committed to fostering a sociable, friendly, and vibrant environment where patient experience is paramount. They are approachable, innovative, and responsive to staff feedback, ensuring a supportive workplace culture.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 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 postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Please detail your recent experience as a Clinical Nurse Consultant in a Hospital setting or other appropriate experience relevant to the position being advertised.
• Please provide an example of when you have provided safe, compassionate and quality care that is culturally responsive in line with NSW Health CORE Values.

Need more information?

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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Celan on [e-mail]

Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD’s key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background; people with disability and people from the L G B T Q I + community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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