Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1 - Paediatric Asthma

Remuneration:$143,574.55 - $146,512.21 p..a + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 28hrs per week
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Requisition ID:REQ
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Closing Date: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026

Lead Specialist Paediatric Respiratory Care

Join the Paediatric Respiratory Service at John Hunter Children's Hospital, the major tertiary paediatric referral centre for Hunter New England. Our multidisciplinary team provides specialised care for infants, children and adolescents with complex respiratory and upper airway conditions, including asthma, Cystic Fibrosis, chronic lung disease, tracheostomies and complex airway disorders.

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will provide expert clinical consultancy in paediatric asthma, combining advanced clinical practice with leadership, service development and collaborative care. You'll play a key role in improving health outcomes through culturally safe, family-centred care, with a strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families.

Make an Impact Beyond the Bedside

This is an opportunity to shape clinical practice while supporting the growth of others. You'll work alongside experienced medical, nursing and allied health professionals to deliver exceptional tertiary paediatric care. We're looking for an experienced paediatric nurse who is passionate about leadership, education and improving outcomes for children living with asthma.

In this role you'll:

Provide expert clinical leadership in paediatric asthma care

Mentor and support nursing and multidisciplinary staff

Lead service improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice initiatives

Contribute to research, education and the translation of best practice into care

Deliver outreach services across Hunter New England to improve access for regional communities

Build strong partnerships with patients,



families and healthcare providers

You'll bring:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA (Essential)

Minimum 5 years' full time equivalent post-registration experience (Essential)

Postgraduate qualifications in Paediatric Nursing or Paediatric Asthma Nursing (or working towards)

Demonstrated expertise in paediatric asthma nursing

Excellent communication and collaborative leadership skills

A commitment to evidence-based practice, research and continuous improvement

The ability to travel throughout Hunter New England for outreach services

Grow Your Career with Us

- Monthly mentoring and service manager meetings
- Leadership development and career guidance
- Access to My Health Learning and HNE Health education programs
- Opportunities to attend forums, conferences and professional development
- A supportive environment to pursue further postgraduate study
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 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

Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary 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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au 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 New 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:

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 Salary PackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or .

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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