Taking care of people is our reason for being

At Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAH), fondly known as the San, caring for people is at the core of who we are.It’swhat drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients andit’sa shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here. When you join our team,you’llfeel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include

- As a not-for-profit, we offer salary packaging that can reduce the amount of tax you pay, which can leave you with thousands of dollars more in your pocket.
- Up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Discounted gym membership for you and your family using Fitness Passport
- Plus,so many more.

What you will be doing in the role

We are seeking a passionate and highly skilled Perioperative Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) to join our Operating Theatre team.Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, the Perioperative Clinical Nurse Consultant provides advanced clinical leadership and expert perioperative consultation to support safe, evidence-based and patient-centred care. As a clinical role model and trusted resource, you will support multidisciplinary decision-making, promote professional excellence and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across perioperative services.

A key focus of the role is developing workforce capability through education, competency development, mentoring, reflective practice and succession planning.



You will identify clinical capability needs, develop targeted education strategies and support the ongoing professional growth of the perioperative team. You will lead quality improvement, clinical governance, risk management, audit and patient safety initiatives, using clinical indicators and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and supporting accreditation, regulatory compliance, incident investigations and corrective actions.

You will play a key role in service development and innovation by identifying and implementing improved models of care, clinical practices, technologies and sustainable solutions. Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary stakeholders, you will drive initiatives that enhance patient outcomes, service efficiency and workforce effectiveness, while championing infection prevention, patient safety and evidence-based practice and supporting the achievement of broader organisational priorities.

Who we’re looking for

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, confidently manage complex clinical situations, and are committed to driving positive patient outcomes through collaboration and innovation.





- Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA
- Minimum 5 years' experience in the ENT, Dental and Head and Neck specialties
- Demonstrated experience leading and implementing quality improvement, patient safety or service development initiatives with measurable outcomes
- Experience developing, delivering and evaluating education, training and mentoring programs
- Demonstrated ability to lead change, service development and innovation
- Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary setting and manage competing priorities
- Postgraduate qualification in the related specialties(desirable)

About Us

Adventist HealthCare owns and operates San Day Surgery, Hornsby, and the Sydney Adventist Hospital (fondly known as the San). The San is NSW’s largest private hospital. Founded in 1903, we are proudly faith-based and have a proven history of being industry pioneers in ground-breaking research and delivering superior patient care. As a not-for-profit, we continually reinvest in cutting-edge technology and facilities, providing exceptional outcomes for our dedicated team of 2400+ staff members and the community we serve.

What to expect

Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, functional questionnaire, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant (New South Wales)
🏢 Adventist HealthCare
📍 New South Wales