St George Hospital

Employment Type :Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full TimePosition Classification :Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3Remuneration :$72.55 - $73.90 per hour plus SuperannuationHours Per Week :Up to 38Requisition ID :REQ Applications Close : 30 November 2025Commencement : 7 December 2025REQ - St George Hospital - Clinical Nurse Consultant 3 - Behavioural Support Unit in Aged Care - Permanent Full Time / Part Time The Role The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’ . SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures guides our profession in the development of effective person-centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision-making, collaborative relationships, compassionate and person-centred leadership, and supporting innovative practices.As a Clinical Nurse Consultant at SGH you will play a pivotal role in the SGH Aged Care Service utilising your extensive experience and qualifications to: lead and provide expert clinical consultancy practice. collaboration with the multidisciplinary team in the development, implementation and evaluation of SGH Aged Care models of care. provide leadership and direction for quality improvement and clinical service standards. lead skill development in coaching, clinical supervision and leadership. be responsible for engaging with staff, carers, patients and consumers to facilitate, support, and evaluate practice to ensure delivery of compassionate, evidence based, person centred care. foster excellence in clinical, educational and professional leadership. SGH Aged Care Precinct The Aged Care Precinct at St George Hospital encompasses a dedicated suite of inpatient services designed to meet the complex needs of older people. This includes Acute Aged Care wards and a Behaviour Support Unit. The Acute Aged Care Wards provide carefor older people who are acutely unwell and require hospital level care. The Behaviour Support Unit is a specialist care unit to support the needs of patients with severe or complex behaviours associated with dementia and/ or delirium at St George Hospital. The purpose of the Behaviour Support Unit is to stabilise behaviour and safely facilitate the transition of care to an appropriate discharge destination. The Aged Care Precinctoperates as a cohesive clinical environment that prioritises person-centred care, safety, and dignity, supported by multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice. The Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 3 plays a key leadership role within this precinct, offering expert clinical guidance, driving quality improvement, and supporting staff development across all units. This role is central to advancing aged care excellence, enhancing patient outcomes, and strengthening the interface between acute care and community-based aged care services. Benefits Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing. Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Selection Criteria Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license. Minimum of 7 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 5 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition, the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital. Demonstrated ability to apply advanced clinical reasoning and ability to apply professional judgement when performing novel, complex or critical tasks in the provision of caring and managing patients with behaviours of concern and an ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary framework. Demonstrated high level understanding of leadership and its impact on organisational culture and experience with self-directed work, projects management, change management and achieving high quality deliverables. Demonstrated leadership in strategic and clinical service planning and experience and expertise in the management of organisational and cultural change. Demonstrated high level advanced communication and interpersonal skills (including the use of coaching) across a variety of mediums and proven ability to write for a variety of documents. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and foster relationships with key stakeholders in developing strategies, plans, interventions, or programs to achieve outcomes. Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to practice in accordance with legislation, policies and within the scope of practice of the relevant professional group. Demonstrated recent experience in the specialty field in an acute care facility. Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions, please contact Kirsty Wallis via email at We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information. Our CORE Values are C Collaboration, O Openness, R Respect and E Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information for applicants An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website. #J-18808-Ljbffr