Clinical Nurse Consultant

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week.

Remuneration: $143,574.55 - $146,512.21 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Located in: Liverpool Hospital

Applications close: 18-10-2026

Contact: Emma Gregory - A-Operational Nurse Manager on 0459 824 830

Make a meaningful difference: Provide expert, compassionate care to people living with complex chronic pain and those approaching the end of life, helping improve comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Lead clinical excellence: Use your advanced nursing knowledge to guide best practice, support complex clinical decision-making and promote consistent, high-quality care across the hospital.

Empower and support others: Build the capability of nurses and multidisciplinary teams through education, mentoring, consultation and sharing your expertise in pain and end-of-life care.

Develop and Implement: Lead service improvement, innovation and evidence-based practice that strengthens the way Liverpool Hospital supports patients, families and carers throughout their healthcare journey.

Are You the Right Fit?

• You are compassionate and patient-focused who is passionate about improving quality of life for patients.
• You combine advanced clinical expertise with strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.
• A compassionate and empathetic clinician who is committed to delivering person-centred care and supporting patients and families through complex healthcare journeys.
• A strong clinical leader with the ability to influence practice, support colleagues and drive excellence in care delivery across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, carers, clinicians and key stakeholders.
• A collaborative professional who thrives in a multidisciplinary environment and values partnership, education and shared decision-making.
• Committed to evidence-based practice, continuous improvement and achieving high-quality outcomes for patients and their families.

Selection Criteria

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and Approved post graduate nursing qualifications in a field relevant to the specialty field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical expertise in chronic pain and end-of-life care, including comprehensive assessment, complex symptom management, care planning and coordination of person-centred care across the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated clinical leadership, providing expert consultation, mentoring, education and support to nurses and multidisciplinary clinicians to build capability and promote high-quality pain and end-of-life care.
• Demonstrated ability to use current evidence, clinical data and research to identify opportunities for improvement, lead quality initiatives and evaluate outcomes in chronic pain and end-of-life care.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals, contribute to strategic service development, advocate for patient-centred care and promote safe, equitable and compassionate practice.

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

• Financial Perks: 12% superannuation, Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary, Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff), One extra day off each month for full-time employees.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role), Paid maternity and parental leave, Generous leave options like long service and carers leave.
• Grow Your Career: Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport, Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP), Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance.

Vaccination Requirements: All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

Child Safe Employment: South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.