Between the Flags Clinical Nurse Consultant

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration: $2,863.40 - $2,920.60 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ683954

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) - Between the Flags, you will provide expert leadership, education and consultancy to support the recognition and response to patient deterioration across Royal North Shore Hospital. Working alongside critical care clinicians and multidisciplinary subject matter experts, you will lead patient safety initiatives, drive quality improvement, deliver staff education and support best practice escalation of care.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence patient outcomes in one of Australia's leading tertiary and quaternary hospitals. You'll join a highly supportive and collaborative team culture, work with experienced clinicians across a range of specialties, and benefit from excellent professional development, leadership, and research opportunities within Northern Sydney Local Health District.

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.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

Current Registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency with a minimum of five years full time equivalent experience post registration.Post registration qualifications and demonstrated extensive clinical experience relevant to the field.Experience in teaching DETECT.Advance Life Support Accredited or willing to complete and evidence of involvement in research projects.Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills including written, verbal and organisational skills.Demonstrated ability to set objectives and targets, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervisionDemonstrated ability to negotiate outcomes in consultation with all stakeholders.

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For role related queries or questions contact Emma Cardwell on Emma.Cardwell@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 . 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: 19 August 2026