Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 - Westmead Consultation Liaison
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- Clinical Nurse Consultant
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- Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ644835 Requisition #
Lead complex mental health care in a fast-paced ED.
Drive innovation, education & clinical excellence.
Join a leading tertiary hospital in Western Sydney
Lead, assess and transform mental health care in a high-acuity Emergency Department while mentoring teams and driving best-practice outcomes.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 27th June 2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $68.50 - $69.86 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Westmead
Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District at Westmead Hospital Emergency Department—one of Australia’s leading tertiary referral centres delivering world-class, patient-centred care. Be part of a progressive, high-performing team committed to innovation, collaboration and better health outcomes for diverse communities across Western Sydney.
Work within a major teaching hospital renowned for specialised services
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic ED environment
Support communities across Auburn, Blacktown, Parramatta and beyond
Thrive in a culture of respect, openness, and empowerment
Contribute to a district focused on innovation, research and quality care
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping mental health service delivery within the Emergency Department, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for consumers with complex needs.
Provide expert clinical assessment, crisis intervention and care planning
Deliver consultancy, leadership and mentorship across multidisciplinary teams
Lead education, training and clinical supervision for mental health staff
Drive quality improvement, research and implementation of best practice models
Coordinate integrated care across services, enhancing patient outcomes
Ready to make a difference where it matters most? Join a team that’s shaping the future of healthcare in Western Sydney—apply today and help deliver better health for all.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements:
Registration: Current unrestricted Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
Minimum five years full time equivalent post graduate qualification experience, with at least three years full time equivalent experience in the speciality and post graduate qualification in field of practice, or working towards same.
Proven clinical leadership skills and an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in nursing/midwifery practice.
Demonstrated advanced communication and inter-personal skills across a variety of mediums and proven application of the practice development framework to clinical practice, including effective verbal, written and negotiation skills and intermediate computer skills.
Demonstrated ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice by the initiation, utilisation and review of evidence based research
Demonstrated leadership in strategic and clinical service planning and expertise in the management of organisational and cultural change.
Proven advanced skills in clinical teaching, competency in the use of contemporary information systems and evidence of ability to direct the development of educational programs.
Proven clinical expertise in complex client-centred consultancy with the ability to work independently
Requisition ID: REQ644835
Applications Close: 8th April 2026.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Carol Ovalle on Carol.Ovalle@health.nsw.gov.au
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. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
