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Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38hrs per week

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Requisition ID: REQ687995

Location: John Hunter Hospital

Closing Date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Bring Your Expertise to a Service Where You Can Influence Care

Take the next step in your clinical leadership career with the Paediatric Respiratory Service at John Hunter Children’s Hospital.

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, you’ll be recognised as a senior clinical leader within a specialist service supporting infants, children and young people with complex respiratory conditions across Hunter New England and surrounding regions.

Working within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, you’ll have the opportunity to influence clinical practice, strengthen models of care and contribute to the ongoing development of paediatric respiratory services.

Supported to Lead, Teach and Influence

This is more than an advanced clinical role. You’ll help shape how care is delivered, support the development of other clinicians and contribute to the continued growth of a leading tertiary paediatric service.

You’ll have the opportunity to

- Provide specialist clinical advice and advanced care for complex paediatric respiratory conditions
- Lead multidisciplinary care to deliver safe, evidence-based and family-centred outcomes
- Lead the development and evaluation of clinical practices, policies and care pathways
- Mentor and support nursing and multidisciplinary teams through education and clinical leadership
- Drive research, quality improvement, innovation and service development
- Build strong partnerships with families, healthcare providers and community services
- Support outreach services across Hunter New England
- Promote culturally safe and equitable care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families

Your Next Step in Clinical Leadership We’re looking for an experienced paediatric nurse who is ready to use their knowledge and leadership skills to make a broader impact across respiratory services. To Be Successful, You’ll Have

- Current Registered Nurse registration with AHPRA (Essential)
- At least 5 years’ full-time equivalent post-registration experience in Paediatric Nursing (Essential)




- Postgraduate qualifications relevant to Paediatric Nursing or Paediatric Respiratory Nursing, or be working towards a relevant qualification
- Demonstrated clinical expertise in paediatric respiratory nursing
- Strong communication, consultation and negotiation skills
- A commitment to evidence-based practice, research and continuous improvement
- The ability to travel throughout HNE Local Health District to support outreach services

Your development matters to us. You’ll have access to:

- Regular meetings and support from the Service Manager
- Mentoring and career guidance
- Leadership development opportunities
- Support to attend relevant conferences, forums and professional development
- A supportive environment for further postgraduate study
- Monthly Day Off and
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Paul Widseth on [email protected] Additional Information

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing 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.
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.



Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process.

We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confiden

- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current Current Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay!

Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting

SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!

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