Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) - VirtualADULTS
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week up to February 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $2,428.59 - $2,478.29 per week + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital / Royal Prince Alfred Virtual Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ563354
An exciting opportunity in an innovative and dynamic work environment!
About the Role
RPA Virtual Hospital is the first virtual hospital in Australia and supports patient flow and system capacity by shifting care into the community and enhancing the patient experience of care. Services include the Virtual Care Centre, Sydney District Nursing service, and Integrated Chronic Care services. Staff are located across seven sites including the King George V Building in Camperdown; Redfern, Marrickville, Croydon, Canterbury Health Centres; on the Concord Hospital Campus, and at Bridge Rd, Stanmore. RPA Virtual Hospital is primarily a District-wide facility, but with some services delivered across metropolitan NSW and into rural Local Health Districts.
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides expert clinical advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals within a defined specialty through the delivery of specialist consultant service which:
- Develops implements and evaluates care management plans for patients with complex health needs.
- Provides leadership in the ongoing development of clinical practice.
- Initiates and utilises findings of research in the provision of clinical services.
- Contributes to the development and delivery of specialty related education programs.
- Participates in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for the clinical service.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience.
- Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.
- Extensive experience in senior roles in the emergency department.
- The ability to work on a 7 day rotating roster.
- Proven ability to consult, review, and develop, both new and existing policies and procedures within the relevant speciality.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Jacqueline Sherry on 0425 306 682.
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 13 April 2025
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