Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) - Child Protection

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Child Protection Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 to deliver expert clinical leadership and consultancy for children and families affected by violence, abuse or neglect. The role supports complex assessments, coordinated care and education across services.

Based at Croydon Health Centre, the CNC works with teams and external agencies to strengthen child-centered, evidence-based practice and improve outcomes for vulnerable children.

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• 5 years full-time equivalent post‑registration experience, with at least 3 years in the specialty field.
• Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialist clinical consultancy and advice in child protection.
• Supports complex child protection assessments and coordinated care for children, families and young people.
• Collaborates with ward-based and community nurses, multidisciplinary teams and external partner agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical leadership

Education

Nursing registration with AHPRA

Postgraduate qualifications

Job description

Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) - Child Protection

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time; 32 hours per week up to 2 years
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration:$75.35 - $76.85 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Croydon Health Centre
Requisition ID:REQ707254

Are you passionate about making a difference to the safety, wellbeing and outcomes of children, young people and families? Join our team as a Child Protection Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, providing specialist clinical leadership, consultancy and coordinated care for children and young people impacted by violence, abuse or neglect.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides expert clinical advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals within a defined specialty through the delivery of specialist consultant service which:

• Provides specialist clinical consultancy and advice in child protection.


• Supports complex child protection assessments and coordinated care for children, young people and their families


• Work collaboratively with ward-based and community nurses, multidisciplinary teams and external partner agencies to support effective responses to child protection concerns.


• Provide clinical leadership, guidance and mentorship to strengthen child-centred, evidence-based practice.


• Contribute to clinical education and case review to build workforce capability and strengthen practice.


• Support practice improvement and research activities that enhance the quality and effectiveness of child protection responses.

Working across Community Health and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), the role supports the delivery of The Safer Kids Project (SKIP) which aims to enhance the early identification and response to child maltreatment within Paediatrics and the RPAH Emergency Department. It provides specialist child protection clinical consultancy and advice across both services and works closely with the Child and Adolescent Safety Paediatrician.

In this role, you will work collaboratively to strengthen:

• The capacity of nurses and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based child protection care, supported by specialist advice, education and reflective practice.


• A child-centred and family-focused approach to assessment and care coordination, working in partnership with clinical teams and external agencies.


• The quality of child protection service delivery through clinical leadership, case review and continuous practice improvement.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).


• 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field.


• Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.


• Leadership skills and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.