Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3 - Adolescent and Young Adult

Lead innovative care for adolescents and young adults.

Drive research, education and clinical excellence.

Influence service development across a leading health service.

Shape the future of adolescent and young adult healthcare through expert clinical leadership, research, education and person-centred care.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (up to 27th March 2027)
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3
Remuneration:$79.80 - $81.28 per hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) service based at A4C Ward, Westmead, where you'll play a pivotal role in improving health outcomes for young people and their families. Working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you'll contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence while supporting complex patient journeys across a dynamic healthcare environment.

We are proud to:

Work within a specialised service focused on adolescent and young adult healthcare.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across diverse clinical settings.

Contribute to a culture of innovation, continuous improvement and excellence.

Access opportunities to influence service delivery, education and research.

Be part of a leading health service committed to outstanding patient outcomes.

On site we have:

In office childcare, cafés, access to an abundant public transport network.

Staff well-being programs, gym access, and green open spaces.

Ongoing training and development in a research-led setting.

What you'll be doing

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant – AYA, you will provide expert clinical consultancy, leadership and specialist nursing support to patients, families and healthcare professionals. You will drive evidence-based practice,



lead quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of services that deliver exceptional patient‑centred care.

In your role you will be responsible for:

Deliver advanced clinical consultancy and expert specialist nursing care across complex clinical environments.

Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, service development and innovative models of care.

Provide clinical leadership, mentoring and education to nurses and multidisciplinary teams.

Initiate, lead and apply research that strengthens clinical practice and improves patient outcomes.

Contribute to strategic planning, project management and the ongoing evaluation of AYA services.

Selection Criteria

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

A Registered Nurse who has at least 7 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 5 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field.

The applicant must have approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.

Demonstrated ability to apply expert clinical knowledge, to provide safe and compassionate care that is culturally responsive.

Ability to develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation and review of evidence based research.





Demonstrated ability to identify service improvement opportunities, including the capacity to initiate change and negotiate support from key interest holders across the organisation.

Demonstrated application of highly developed verbal and written communication to debate complex concepts with experts and support long term relationships with broad range interest holders.

Demonstrated ability to influence and lead change at an organisational level that supports strategic directions and enhance clinical practice and service delivery.

Demonstrated ability to think critically, problem solve and make timely and sound clinical decisions whilst working autonomously e.g. understanding the application of evidence based practice, risk reduction and management and the principles of continuous quality improvement.

Requisition ID:REQ693773
Applications Close: 24 September 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3 - Adolescent and Young Adult (New South Wales)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 New South Wales