Liver Supportive Care Clinical Nurse Consultant
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Hepatology Registered Nurse to provide clinical expertise and leadership in the role of Supportive Care Clinical Nurse Consultant. The position is 24hrs per week until June 2027.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ581861
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism.
The CNC will work closely with the hepatology department and the supportive care network to optimise care for patients with End Stage Liver Disease, including advanced liver disease, liver failure, and decompensated cirrhosis.
What you'll be doing
To provide expert consultancy, services and practice within the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) domains. The CNC will demonstrate leadership in promoting contemporary nursing models of care for patients with End Stage Liver Disease, including advanced liver disease, liver failure, and decompensated cirrhosis. The CNC will work closely with the hepatology department and the supportive care network to optimise care.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- A Registered Nurse who has a minimum of 5 years full time post graduate experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience working in Hepatology in an acute hospital environment. Additionally, the applicant must have relevant post registration qualifications (minimum Grad Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards a Master’s level qualification in an appropriate speciality.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate with patients, carers and the multidisciplinary team using current research and evidence.
- Effective organisational, time management, research and computer skills and proven ability to assess, plan, initiate and manage complex cases and work towards goals and targets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to maintain and establish networks across multiple disciplines and within the LHD.
- Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development and quality improvement.
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For role related queries or questions contact Hannah Don on Hannah.Don@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 25 June 2025
