Clinical Nurse Consultant Theatres

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in New South Wales is seeking an Operating Theatres Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Grade 2 for a 12-month full-time contract, with possibility of ongoing employment. This role delivers expert perioperative clinical guidance, leads a multidisciplinary team, and supports patient-centered planning and care delivery.

The successful candidate will be registered with AHPRA, possess ≥5 years post-graduate experience (3 years in perioperative care), and hold a Grad Diploma/Certificate or be

Qualifications

• Registered with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Minimum five years full-time post-graduate experience with at least 3 years in the perioperative specialty.
• An approved postgraduate qualification (Grad Diploma/Certificate) or evidence of working towards a Masters level qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice to staff, patients and carers in perioperative care.
• Support the multidisciplinary team with a focus on achieving the best outcomes for patients.
• Lead planning and delivery of care in a perioperative setting.
• Undertake quality improvement and research activities that influence and enhance clinical practice.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Research experience

Education

Grad Diploma/Certificate level

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until 16 January 2028 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration:$2,863.40 - $2,920.60 per week
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ707591

An exciting opportunity to provide clinical expertise in the role of Operating Theatres Clinical Nurse Consultant. The role is full time for 12 months.

The Operating Theatres Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides expert clinical advice to staff, patients and their carers surrounding the planning and delivery of care in a perioperative setting. The Operating Theatres CNC provides support to the interdisciplinary team with a focus on achieving the best outcome for patients under the service.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Registered with Authority to Practice with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum five years full time post graduate experience with 3 years full time equivalent in the specialty field. In addition the applicant must have an approved post graduate qualification (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards Masters level qualification.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake quality improvement and research activities that influence and enhance clinical practice and implement change.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.