Clinical Nurse Consultant - Paediatrics

Western Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work options

Wellbeing programs

Scholarships and grants for learning

Job summary

Western Health invites applications for a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Paediatrics) to lead and support expert paediatric nursing care within the Children’s Ward and Paediatric & Neonatal Specialist Clinics.

The role focuses on evidence-based, family-centred care for complex paediatric presentations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior clinical role (CNS or above).
• Postgraduate Diploma in a specialty area (Paediatrics).
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model and expert clinician in paediatric settings.
• Provide specialist paediatric nursing consultation to support clinical care.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead quality or practice improvement initiatives at local or organizational level.
• Review practices and policies to minimise adverse outcomes and promote best practice.

Skills

Senior clinical role

Paediatric care expertise

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Job description

• Location: Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s Hospital (Sunshine)
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: CNC C Year 1/2+ Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (Paediatrics) provides expert clinical leadership and specialist nursing support within the Children’s Ward and Paediatric & Neonatal Specialist Clinics at Western Health. The role leads evidence‑based, family‑centred care, supports complex paediatric presentations, and drives excellence in clinical practice, education, quality improvement, and service development. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, the Clinical Nurse Consultant promotes safe, high‑quality care and contributes to workforce development, policy implementation, and service planning to optimise outcomes for children, young people, and their families.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as a role model and expert clinician in the clinical paediatric settings.
• Provide specialist paediatric nursing consultation to support clinical care within Women’s & Children’s.
• Maintains and fosters relationships with appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead quality or practice improvement initiatives at local level and/or contributes to quality or practice improvement initiatives at program or organisational level.
• Continuously reviews existing practices and policies according to evidence‑based practice to minimise adverse, promote positive consumer outcomes and identify areas of improvement in nursing practice.
• Maintains and updates own professional development portfolio to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and best practice.
• Act as a primary resource in relevant area and ensure the provision of high quality, culturally sensitive consumer care in partnership with consumers, their significant others and other members of the multidisciplinary care team.

About you:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience working in a senior clinical role (CNS or above).
• Have completed a Post Graduate Diploma in area of specialty.
• Experience working in a paediatric Intensive Care or Emergency Department.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest‑growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home‑based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home‑based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient‑centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
• Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

• Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
• Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

• Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
• Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

• Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 22 October 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Aleisha Clark (Operations Manager) on 0448 934 627 or [e-mail].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.