Cardiology / Respiratory Clinical Nurse Consultant

Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen at Hornsby Hospital for a suitably qualified Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Cardiology and Respiratory Team. The position is being offered on a permanent full‑time basis. Employment Details Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Remuneration : $2,603.12 – $2,655.03 per week Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ Who we are We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District. Our teams deliver meaningful, interesting, and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing knowledge and experience to improve care for everyone. We value respect for patients, employees, and teams’ voices, and you will feel privileged to be a trusted caregiver in our patients’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring all our people feel respected and can work safely without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination or racism. Location Hornsby Ku‑ring‑gai Hospital – Cardiology and Respiratory Ward 2D (28 beds, including an 8 bed CCU). We are a multidisciplinary team focused on person‑centred care, learning, and patient safety. Responsibilities The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert nurse who will provide leadership, advice, and recommendations on all aspects of nursing. The CNC will formulate and implement policy, guide practice development, and engage in education and research activities. The CNC is responsible for clinical supervision of nursing staff and acts as a role model, providing nursing care regularly. The CNC will work according to departmental safe work methods, guidelines, and all NSWHealth and NSLHD policies and procedures. Qualifications Registered with authority to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Minimum five years of full‑time postgraduate experience, with at least three years full‑time equivalent in the specialty field. Applicant must hold an approved postgraduate qualification (minimum Graduate Diploma/Certificate level) or evidence of working towards a Masters level qualification. Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary framework with a commitment to excellence in nursing practice. Effective communication and interpersonal skills across a variety of mediums and an understanding of the practice development framework. Ability to undertake quality improvement and research activities that influence and enhance clinical practice and implement change. Computer skills with experience using MS Office programs and electronic filing systems. Ability to work effectively both as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply. Contact & Application Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position. For role‑related queries or questions contact Robert Cruceanu at Additional Information This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy. Applicants must complete the OASV Undertaking/Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload these with your application along with any other vaccination evidence you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. Status Applications Close: 25 November 2025 Team The team enriching health in millions of ways every day. #J-18808-Ljbffr