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Requisition ID: REQ654136Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until 30- Aug-2026Remuneration: $2,603.09 -$ 2,654.99 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)Location: Fairfield HospitalApplications close: 19/04/26Contact: Courtney Macdonald - A/Director of Nursing and Midwifery on | (02) 9616 8113 | With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we''re enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.Achieve Something GreatAs a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC), you are an expert practitioner and a driving force for excellence. You lead with confidence, champion evidencebased practice, and inspire a culture where clinical innovation, research, and professional leadership flourish. You collaborate with healthcare teams and consumer groups to shape highquality care, develop clinical practice standards, and evaluate outcomes that truly make a difference. In your specialty area, you ensure care is coordinated, effective, and grounded in best practice. You elevate outcomes, empower others, and help create a service where exceptional care is not just delivered its expected. Join us, and achieve something great.Are You the Right Fit?Offering expert clinical advice and coordinating care for patients with complex and high-risk presentationsProviding leadership in clinical governance, including practice review, supervision, and professional support for Registered and Enrolled NursesLeading the integration and sharing of research and evidence-based practice to enhance emergency nursing outcomesDesigning, delivering, and evaluating specialist education programs, alongside the development of contemporary learning resourcesSupporting strategic service planning, contributing to service development initiatives, and evaluating clinical performance and outcomes Selection CriteriaTo help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse Division 1, with a minimum five years full time equivalent post registration experience, with a minimum of three years full-time experience in the specialty field. In addition the employee must have approved post graduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field in which appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by SWSLHD or working towards same.Describe how you provide expert, clientcentred clinical consultancy in the Emergency Department while participating in direct patient care. Include how you apply advanced clinical judgement, critical thinking, leadership, and effective communication in complex or highpressure situations.Describe how you have contributed to improving Emergency Department practice through education, research, or service improvement. Include examples of policy or procedure development, education delivery, and the application of evidencebased practice.If youd like more details, were here to help.Position InformationApplicants will be assessedagainst the criteria in thePosition Description.How to ApplyRead ourapplication guide and tips forimproving your application.Diversity, Culture & InclusionWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.Aboriginal WorkforceFor Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through theStepping Up website.More Than Just a Job Why Work With Us?Financial Perks12% superannuationSalary packaging and novated leasing viaSmart SalaryAnnual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)One extra day off each month for full-time employeesWork-Life BalanceFlexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)Paid maternity and parental leaveGenerous leave options like long service and carers leaveGrow Your CareerAccess to learning opportunities through our dedicatedEducation and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.Health & WellbeingDiscounted gym membership throughFitness PassportFree and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balanceAdditional InformationTemporary visa holdersMay be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.Vaccination RequirementsAll staff must meet NSW Healths vaccination and screening requirements before starting.Child Safe EmploymentSouth Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementingthe 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.