Clinical Nurse Consultant

Grow Your Career. Lift Your Community. Make Real Change. Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Remuneration: $68.50 - $69.87 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging Hours Per Week: 16 Location: Wonnarua Country | Cessnock District Hospital Applications Close: Sunday 25th January 2026 Target Applicants: This position is open to all individuals; it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion. Overview Step into a role where your nursing skills, your culture, and your heart genuinely matter. This is an exciting chance to grow your career as an Aboriginal Health Registered Nurse by stepping into a Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 position with the Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program. If you’re passionate about community, connection, and empowering mob to live stronger, you’ll feel right at home here. Where you’ll be working You’ll be based on Wonnarua Country at Cessnock District Hospital, working out of a shared office with a tight‑knit, family‑like team. You’ll be side by side with an Aboriginal Health Practitioner and alongside the supporting ICAPP CNC, plus a chronic disease RN who’s always up for a yarn and a problem‑solve. The wider ICCAPP crew has your back too, offering extra support, guidance, and connection whenever you need it. It’s the kind of team where you never feel like you’re doing things alone. What The Role Looks Like Your days will take you into the community, supporting Aboriginal people across Cessnock, Muswellbrook, Singleton and Maitland. You’ll be the expert nurse who brings chronic care out of the hospital and into people’s lives. Expect a mix of clinical assessments, case management, care coordination, and working closely with local GPs and primary health networks to keep care flowing smoothly. No two days are the same. One morning you might be reviewing a care plan with a patient recently discharged from hospital. In the afternoon you might be chatting with a GP about a complex case or linking someone with the services that help them stay on track. It’s meaningful work with a personal touch, supporting mob to manage chronic disease in a way that’s culturally respectful, practical, and genuinely empowering. Requirements Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in this specialty field. In addition the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing qualifications in chronic disease management How We Support You Structured orientation to get you settled and confident Opportunity to participate in weekly Monday education sessions Regular ICCAPP team meetings that keep everyone connected and supported Additional training in chronic disease and culturally safe care Access to the CNC network within the Directorate of Nursing and Midwifery for ongoing learning and professional development What We Can Offer You Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑time employees) 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full‑time nurses) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true work‑life balance 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 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non‑clinical and clinical professionals We provide culturally safe pathways for leadership and progression Why this role is special You’ll be part of something that feels bigger than a job. You’ll work in a way that respects culture, connection, and community. You’ll make a real impact for Aboriginal people living with chronic conditions. And you’ll be backed by a team that’s warm, grounded, and genuinely supportive. If you’re ready to step up, grow your career, and help shape better health outcomes for mob, this is your chance to shine. Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions Contact Glenda Entwisle on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Statement We recognise and respect the continuing connection to land, water and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its interconnectedness to health and wellbeing. We pay our respects to the Elders who hold and share the cultural knowledge, heritage, beliefs, and the relationship with the land. We acknowledge the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within our District, the staff who work with us and the Aboriginal services and organisations who partner with us to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our footprint. We celebrate the strength, diversity, resilience, and cultural beliefs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. #J-18808-Ljbffr