Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 - Clinical Practice

Lead clinical excellence and evidence-based nursing practice

Drive quality improvement, education and research outcomes

Influence patient care across a dynamic hospital environment

Lead, mentor and innovate across acute and aged care nursing services. Drive evidence-based practice, education, quality improvement and clinical excellence at Auburn Hospital.

- Employment Type: PermanentFull Time
- Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
- Remuneration: $143,574.55 - $146,512.21 per annum
- Hours Per Week: 38
- Location: Auburn District Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the dedicated team at Auburn District Hospital, a culturally diverse and community-focused health service committed to delivering protected, high-quality patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Clinical Nurse Consultant to influence nursing practice across the facility, champion innovation, and support the development of a highly skilled workforce.

In this influential senior nursing role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes, strengthen clinical governance, and promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional excellence.

- Work within a supportive and collaborative nursing leadership team.
- Contribute to clinical excellence across acute, subacute and aged care services.
- Shape the future of nursing practice through research, education and innovation.
- Support a diverse workforce in a culturally rich healthcare environment.
- Build meaningful partnerships with clinicians, patients and consumers to improve care delivery.

What you'll be doing

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 - Clinical Practice,



you will provide expert clinical leadership, consultancy and education across Auburn District Hospital. You will play a pivotal role in advancing evidence-based nursing practice, supporting quality improvement initiatives, and fostering a culture of learning, excellence and accountability.

- Lead and influence clinical practice standards, policy development, clinical pathway implementation and evidence-based models of care.
- Drive research activities, apply research findings to practice, and contribute to projects that improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
- Design, deliver and evaluate education programs, orientation initiatives and learning resources for nursing and multidisciplinary staff.
- Provide expert leadership, mentoring and clinical support to nurses, students and emerging practitioners while promoting professional development.
- Lead quality improvement, accreditation and NSQHS-related activities, monitor key performance indicators, and contribute to strategic service planning.

Essential Criteria

- Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Minimum five (5) years postgraduate clinical experience in general & aged care nursing

Selection Criteria

1. Minimum five (5)



years postgraduate clinical experience in general & aged care nursing with a range of clinical experiences. Holding or working towards relevant postgraduate tertiary qualifications in a specialty area, education and/or research.
2. Demonstrated advanced communication including verbal, written and interpersonal skills and advanced information technology skills to provide consultancy services and deliver innovative nursing practice
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
4. Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice critical review
5. Demonstrated personal attributes including resilience, accountability, integrity and ability to manage self
6. Demonstrated ability to identify education needs and deliver education for patients/clients and health care professionals
7. Demonstrated ability to function as a senior leader within a complex health organisation.

Requisition ID: REQ692019

Applications Close: 1 st October 2026

Need more information?

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

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

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 1 - Clinical Practice (Holbrook)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Holbrook