Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 2) - Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Liverpool Hospital - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ626373 Requisition #

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $135,826.04 - $138,534.10 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ626373
Application Close Date: 11/01/2026
Interview Date Range: 14/01/2026 – 21/01/2026
Contact Details: Melissa Wakefield - 0467 706 395 | Melissa.Wakefield@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced and passionate nursing professional ready to make a real impact? Liverpool Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to join our Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Service.
In this pivotal role, you will:
Provide advanced clinical expertise and leadership in managing complex IBD conditions.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, driving innovative care strategies and evidence-based practice.
Lead patient education and professional development, empowering individuals and healthcare teams alike.
Contribute to service improvement and research initiatives, shaping the future of IBD care.
This is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to transform lives. You’ll work in a state-of-the-art tertiary referral centre, serving a diverse community and influencing care delivery across South Western Sydney. If you thrive in a fast-paced, patient-centred environment and want to be at the forefront of specialist nursing, we encourage you to apply today!
Where You'll Be Working
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition who has approved post graduate nursing qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
Detail how your skills and professional background align with the requirements of this role and explain the unique value you intend to bring to the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Service.
How do you actively maintain your expertise and stay updated with the latest clinical advancements and research in IBD? Share an example of how you have implemented new findings or innovations into your clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.