Employment Type
Permanent Full Time
Position Classification
Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration
$********* - $********* + Super
Hours Per Week
38
Requisition ID
REQ******
Location
Broken Hill
We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
Opportunities
Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at Living and Working in the Far West.
What You'll Be Doing
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Wound and Stoma Management is responsible for expert clinical organisation, coordination, leadership and consultancy services within the area of nursing specialty across multiple service groups, target populations and health care professionals within Far West Local Health District.
On Offer
5 weeks paid annual leave per year
Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
Novated leasing
A paid allocated day off (ADO) every month
Lean and Development support with access to further education & training
Corporate rates at local gym (YMCA)
A comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep
About The Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse.



We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare
About Broken Hill
A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
What You'll Have to Provide / Criteria
Current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
At least 5 years fulltime equivalent post registration clinical experience including at least 3 years' experience in the specialty and post graduate qualifications relevant to the specialty.
Demonstrated effective communication including verbal,



written and interpersonal skills and advanced information technology skills to provide complex consultancy services and influence innovative nursing practice.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively both independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
Demonstrated ability to lead quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice.
Demonstrated clinical expertise and clinical leadership in the area of wound and stoma care specialty.
Demonstrated ability to identify education needs and develop education for patients/clients and health care professionals.
Current unrestricted drivers licence and willingness to travel across the district with possible overnight stays when required.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
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Need more information?
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Johnson on
Applications Close: 9th November ****
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About
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Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them protected from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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📌 Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 - Wound And Stoma Management (Broken Hill)
🏢 Far West Local Health District
📍 Broken Hill