Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 30 June 2027

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Gde 1

Remuneration: 143574.55 - 146512.21 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 8

Requisition ID: REQ704077

Location:Randwick

Applications Close:Midnight on 8 November 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Melinda Gray on [email protected]

At theSydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Join a team where your passion for paediatric care truly makes a difference. Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick — one of Australia’s leading specialist medical centres for children — has entered an exciting new chapter with the opening of the Bilima Building in November 2025. This state-of-the-art redevelopment will enhance our ability to deliver world-class care to seriously ill and injured children from across NSW and beyond. As part of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, our hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric and adolescent medical and surgical services, treating children with a variety of complex conditions.

Located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and co-located with Prince of Wales Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Women, our campus offers easy access to beaches, amenities, and public transport. At Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, we put children first — always. You’ll be part of a warm, supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families.

What you'll be doing

The Clinical/ Midwifery Nurse Consultant will provide expert support, to improve interpersonal connection and lessen isolation amonsgt clinicians as they navigate the complexity of care of chronic and/or severe pediatric patients through the Connect, Pause and Reflect (CPR) Programme.

The role provides an organisational leadership of the programme.

In collaboration and consultation with key stakeholders, the Clinical Nurse Consultant will lead engagement of the nursing staff in CPR reflective sessions and utilization of resources providing education and evaluation.

Additional Benefits (where applicable):Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

• Responses to the questions below:

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a minimum of 5 years full time post qualification experience
• Relevant approved post registration qualification in field of practice or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation
• Proven clinical leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing practice
• Demonstrated high level communication and inter- personal skills
• Demonstrated participation in the development of clinical practice underpinned by evidence based research
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic and clinical service planning
• Proven skills in clinical teaching, the identification of education needs in the clinical area, competency in the use of contemporary information systems
• Ability to apply clinical expertise in consultancy with children and families, with the ability to work independently

Child Safe Standards:

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to 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.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

PermanentNSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by theOffice of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility Listmay be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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