Perioperative Clinical Nurse Consultant – Operating 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

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