Clinical Nurse Consultant - Stroke

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate range $70.23–$73.10

Salary packaging

Discounted onsite parking

Wellness programs (Fitness Passport)

Job summary

HealthcareLink Pty Ltd. is seeking an experienced Stroke Clinical Nurse Consultant to provide expert clinical leadership within its expanding acute stroke service.

Based in Ward 4A, you’ll guide evidence-based, patient-centered care and lead pathways from admission to follow-up, supported by a multidisciplinary team. The role offers clinical autonomy with opportunities to contribute to research, policy development, and staff education, along with CPD support and flexible arrangements for

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with CNS/CNC credentials and current nursing registration.
• Extensive leadership experience in stroke or acute care.
• Ability to lead clinical standards and pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, development and evaluation of clinical standards.
• Oversee stroke pathways from ED to outpatient follow-up.
• Advise on hospital education programs and CDM initiatives.
• Engage in CPD and research activities with a focus on stroke care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Stroke care

Nursing leadership

Education

Education

Nursing registration

Job description

• This premier Private Hospital is seeking an experienced and visionary Stroke Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to provide expert clinical leadership within its expanding acute stroke service. The practice environment is centered on Ward 4A, a high-performing unit where evidence-based, patient-centered care is the primary focus. The facility offers world-class infrastructure, including state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and dedicated stroke beds, enabling the CNC to manage complex patient journeys from emergency admission through to outpatient follow-up. This advanced clinical setting is designed to support hospital-avoidance strategies and streamline transitions, ensuring that best-practice stroke management is delivered at every stage.

  The team composition is a high-functioning multidisciplinary collective, including neurologists, VMOs, allied health professionals, and dedicated nursing staff. As a pivotal leader, the Stroke CNC is provided with extensive administrative and nursing support to facilitate hospital-wide education programs and lead Chronic Disease Management (CDM) initiatives for stroke survivors. This role affords significant clinical autonomy, allowing the consultant to lead the planning, development, and evaluation of clinical standards and stroke pathways. For those interested in professional advancement, the hospital offers substantial special interest opportunities in clinical research, data analysis, and policy development, alongside formal supervisor opportunities to mentor the next generation of specialist clinicians.

  Professional growth is deeply ingrained in the hospital’s culture. The successful candidate will benefit from robust Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support, with opportunities to contribute to research and pursue higher tertiary qualifications. Understanding the importance of a sustainable leadership career, the hospital offers flexible working arrangements and a variety of leave options to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Financial benefits are highly competitive, featuring an hourly rate ranging from $70.23 – $73.10, salary packaging, and a unique bulk-billing service for employees and their immediate family members. Additional perks include discounted onsite parking and access to comprehensive wellness programs like Fitness Passport.

  The lifestyle benefits of the location are second-to-none, situated in a stunning coastal region known for its vibrant community and natural beauty. Just a short commute from the Sydney CBD, the area provides a perfect balance of professional prestige and relaxed, outdoor living. As the facility prepares for a landmark transition into the public health network in late April 2026, the successful applicant will be at the forefront of a transformative era in healthcare, securing a unique career pathway within one of the state's most innovative medical precincts.