Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to January 2028
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $2,863.39 - $2,920.59 per week + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ699284

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About the Role

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) provides expert clinical advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals within a defined specialty through the delivery of specialist consultant service which:

Develops implements and evaluates care management plans for patients with complex health needs.
Provides leadership in the ongoing development of clinical practice.
Initiates and utilises findings of research in the provision of clinical services.
Contributes to the development and delivery of specialty related education programs.
Participates in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for the clinical service.

This role involves providing specialist perinatal mental health support within RPAH Women and Babies Service, including psychosocial assessment, risk assessments, care planning, and MDT care coordination. Delivers policy-mandated SAFE START and SLHD perinatal mental health services, supporting safe and individualised care for mothers, infants and families from pregnancy through the postnatal period.

Ideal Candidate

Current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field.
Holds approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.
Demonstrated leadership skills and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work Monday to Friday

Benefits and Perks

Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance
Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
Annual influenza vaccination on us!
Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For enquiries, please contact Ying Cheng A/Clinical Nurse Manager Sub-Acute and Specialist services SLHD Mental Health Service on 0439 725 993 or email at ying.cheng2@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 22 October 2026