Clinical Nurse Consultant - Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program - Targeted

Grow Your Career. Lift Your Community. Make Real Change.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $68.50 - $69.87 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Wonnarua Country | Cessnock District Hospital
Applications Close: Sunday 25^th January 2026

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion

Step into a role where your nursing skills, your culture, and your heart genuinely matter.
This is an exciting chance to grow your career as an Aboriginal Health Registered Nurse by stepping into a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 position with the Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program. If you’re passionate about community, connection, and empowering mob to live stronger, healthier lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

Where you’ll be working
You’ll be based on Wonnarua Country at Cessnock District Hospital, working out of a shared office with a tight-knit, family-like team. You’ll be side by side with an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and Aboriginal Health NP, plus a chronic disease RN who’s always up for a yarn and a problem-solve. The wider ICCAPP crew has your back too, offering extra support, guidance, and connection whenever you need it. It’s the kind of team where you never feel like you’re doing things alone.

What the role looks like
Your days will take you into the community, supporting Aboriginal people across Cessnock, Muswellbrook, Singleton and Maitland. You’ll be the expert nurse who brings chronic care out of the hospital and into people’s lives. Expect a mix of clinical assessments, case management, care coordination, and working closely with local GPs and primary health networks to keep care flowing smoothly.

No two days are the same. One morning you might be reviewing a care plan with a patient recently discharged from hospital. In the afternoon you might be chatting with a GP about a complex case or linking someone with the services that help them stay on track. It’s meaningful work with a personal touch, supporting mob to manage chronic disease in a way that’s culturally respectful, practical, and genuinely empowering.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA

• 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in this specialty field. In addition the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing qualifications in chronic disease management

How we support you
You won’t just step into the job — you’ll grow into it with a solid support system behind you.

• Structured orientation to get you settled and confident
• Opportunity to participate in weekly Monday education sessions
• Regular ICCAPP team meetings that keep everyone connected and supported
• Additional training in chronic disease and culturally safe care
• Access to the CNC network within the Directorate of Nursing and Midwifery for ongoing learning and professional development

This is the kind of role that builds your skills, expands your leadership, and strengthens your voice as an Aboriginal health professional.

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:

• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
• 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
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
• We provide culturally safe pathways for leadership and progression

Why this role is special
You’ll be part of something that feels bigger than a job. You’ll work in a way that respects culture, connection, and community. You’ll make a real impact for Aboriginal people living with chronic conditions. And you’ll be backed by a team that’s warm, grounded, and genuinely supportive.

If you’re ready to step up, grow your career, and help shape better health outcomes for mob, this is your chance to shine.

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 Glenda Entwisle on Glenda.Entwisle@health.nsw.gov.au

We recognise and respect the continuing connection to land, water and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its interconnectedness to health and wellbeing. We pay our respects to the Elders who hold and share the cultural knowledge, heritage, beliefs, and the relationship with the land. We acknowledge the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within our District, the staff who work with us and the Aboriginal services and organisations who partner with us to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our footprint. We celebrate the strength, diversity, resilience, and cultural beliefs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Your roster may alternate with the other CNC, will be determined once onboarded.
• 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  
• Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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. 
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   
• If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier free application process. 

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