Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 3) - Perioperative Services - Perm FT

South Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 158,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% loading

Job summary

South Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a senior perioperative nurse leader to oversee education, quality improvement and service development across district perioperative services. The role emphasizes collaboration with clinicians, managers and multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care.

The successful candidate will contribute to contemporary models of care, evidence-based practice and workforce development across five hospital sites while ensuring high-quality perioperative

Qualifications

• Significant perioperative nursing experience with leadership capabilities.
• Experience in education, research and service development.
• Strong written communication and analytical skills for reporting and planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead education, quality improvement and service development initiatives across five perioperative sites.
• Support workforce development and strengthen models of care in perioperative services.
• Collaborate with clinicians, managers and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and evidence-based practice across SWSLHD perioperative care.

Skills

Perioperative expertise

Clinical leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Job description

Requisition ID: REQ701013 Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week. Remuneration: $158,236.73 - $161,174.38 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging Location: District Wide Service | Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus Applications close: 01/11/26 Contact: Sandhya Rimal - A/Clinical Stream Manager Surgical Specialities and Liver, Urology & Gastrointestinal Services on 0477 327 047 | [e-mail]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. Achieve Something Great Are you passionate about perioperative services and building strong relationships that make a difference to patient care? Join SWSLHD in a district-wide leadership role where you will partner with clinicians, managers, and multidisciplinary teams to support excellence in perioperative care across five hospital sites. Use your expertise to lead education, quality improvement and service development initiatives that strengthen workforce capability and improve patient outcomes. Contribute to the development of contemporary models of care, evidence-based practice and innovative approaches that support a consistent, high-quality perioperative service across the district. Be part of a collaborative team that is committed to continuous improvement, professional growth and shaping the future of perioperative services in SWSLHD. The successful applicants will be working across the 5 perioperative sites in SWSLHD. Are You the Right Fit? Are you a passionate perioperative nurse who thrives on building relationships, influencing practice and driving excellence in patient care? This unique district-wide role is suited to a collaborative and forward-thinking clinician who is committed to advancing perioperative services through leadership, innovation and the development of contemporary models of care across SWSLHD.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Significant perioperative nursing experience, with a passion for engaging with people, building strong relationships and collaborating across teams to achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, with excellent communication, active listening and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to influence positive change.
• Strong written communication and analytical skills, including experience preparing reports, reviewing models of care and contributing to service planning and improvement initiatives.
• A highly organised approach, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and evidence-based practice.
• Expertise in clinical leadership, education, research and service development, with a commitment to advancing perioperative practice and supporting workforce development across the district.

Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with At least seven (7) years fulltime equivalent post registration clinical experience, with five (5) full time equivalent post graduate experience in the specialty field, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
• Describe your perioperative nursing experience, and leadership capabilities, and how these have prepared you to work across the domains of clinical practice, clinical leadership, education, research, service planning, and management.
• Provide an example of how you have collaborated with a diverse range of stakeholders to lead, implement, or evaluate a quality improvement, evidence-based practice, or research initiative. Describe how you built engagement, influenced practice, and achieved sustainable outcomes
• Demonstrated highly developed clinical problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and apply data to inform the development, implementation, and evaluation of models of care, service improvement initiatives, or change projects. Please describe how your work influenced practice and improved outcomes for patients, staff, or service delivery

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Financial Perks

12% superannuation Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff) One extra day off each month for full-time employees Work-Life Balance Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role) Paid maternity and parental leave Generous leave options like long service and carers leave Grow Your Career Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs. Health & Wellbeing Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP) Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Vaccination Requirements All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

Child Safe Employment South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements. .