Clinical Nurse Consultant - Staff Health
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $63.91 - $65.21 per hour + 12% super + Salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ584072
About us:
Based at the Wallsend Health campus, the successful candidate will be working in a supportive and collaborative environment with a diverse range of people. The workplace culture encourages professional development, teamwork, and open communication. We value diversity, respect, and a proactive approach to workplace health challenges, ensuring all team members feel supported and motivated in their roles.
About the role:
The successful candidate will be based at the centrally located Wallsend Health Campus and will be required to work Thursdays and Fridays in line with current staffing arrangements. This role involves conducting health assessments, managing staff injuries and illnesses, delivering health education, administering vaccinations, maintaining confidential health records, responding to health-related queries, contributing to policy development, and supporting staff wellbeing initiatives within their scope of practice. The position reports to and is supported operationally by the Director of Nursing, Integrated Care Service – Greater Newcastle and Lower Hunter, including participation in monthly accountability meetings. The broader service team offers support in education, training, quality, and research, and operates within the Excellence Framework. Orientation will be provided, with the opportunity to contribute to the growth and visibility of this evolving service.
About you:
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated clinician with strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, who can work both independently and collaboratively to promote excellence in staff health and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will bring advanced nursing and leadership skills, along with a proven ability to deliver high-quality clinical care in a professional and compassionate manner.
You will be passionate about providing advanced nursing care and committed to ongoing professional development. Your ability to build rapport, engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and contribute to positive outcomes will be key to your success in this role.
Essential Requirements:
- Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA with at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition who has approved post registration nursing qualifications or working towards in Staff Health related fields.
- Eligibility to drive in NSW with current unrestricted driver's licence and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
✅ Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Bullen on Kathy.Bullen@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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- Demonstrated evidence of strategies used to maintain current knowledge of research and clinical practice advances in Staff Health.
- Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge in the area of speciality to practical clinical situations and the development and delivery of education for a broad range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse problems and apply a range of options when developing solutions to address identified clinical care needs in Staff Health.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively engage with patients/clients to identify and ensure responsiveness to their needs.
- Demonstrated application of effective interpersonal and relationship building skills to contribute knowledge and influence practice/process improvements in Staff Health care, e.g. use of clinical processes, therapeutic pathways, policy, procedure or guidelines.
- Demonstrated organisational skills including ability to prioritise and work with minimal supervision and to complete tasks by agreed deadlines.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Bullen on Kathy.Bullen@health.nsw.gov.au
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