Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) delivers quality healthcare across key regions, supporting both primary and specialised services. We are dedicated to improving community well-being with a strong focus on collaboration and respect.

• Covers Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.
• Provides primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services.
• Committed to 'better health services for western Sydney and beyond.'
• Guided by core values: collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
• Supports diverse communities with patient-centred, high-quality care.

What you'll be doing
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Paediatrics at WSLHD plays a vital role in supporting paediatric services across multiple hospitals. This role focuses on clinical leadership, service development, and collaboration to enhance child health outcomes. Your responsibilities will also include:

• Providing expert clinical support to paediatric wards and emergency departments.
• Leading projects to implement ACI WCHN strategies across WSLHD.
• Developing and strengthens paediatric healthcare networks and services.
• Supporting staff education, skill enhancement, and policy implementation.
• Collaborating with state-wide paediatric health organisations and stakeholders.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Registration: Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)

Selection Criteria:

1. 7 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 5 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty/field with relevant postgraduate qualification or other qualification and experience which would be seen as relevant to this position (i.e. Master’s Degree). Current NSW Driver’s license
2. Demonstrated ability to work within the frameworks of acute and primary health care service delivery
3. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership that facilitates the ongoing development of clinical practice
4. Demonstrated effective communication and conflict management skills and ability to work autonomously and within a Team
5. Proven ability to consult, review, and develop, both new and existing policies and procedures within the Paediatric specialty and participate in planning, quality management and research with an extensive knowledge of good clinical practice guidelines, policies and procedures.
6. Demonstrated Computer skills including word processing, presentation, spread sheet applications and clinical information systems
7. Experience in developing and managing special projects
8. Research & evaluation experience

Need moreinformation?

• Discover more about theapplication process.
• Review the detailed Position Descriptionfor insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Melissa Cooke on 0447 365 846

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.