Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: Campbelltown Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1/ Clinical Midwife Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration: $126,720.88 - $129,314.15 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ572508
Application Close Date: 18/05/2025
Interview Date Range: 21/05/2025 – 28/05/2025
Contact Details: Sibusisiwe Teckler Matutu | 0439305080 | [email protected]

About the Opportunity
Are you driven to make a difference in families' lives? Join the Drug Health Services team at South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) as a Clinical Nurse Consultant or Clinical Midwifery Consultant in our Substance Use in Parenting and Pregnancy Service (SUPPS).

SUPPS offers tailored treatment, case management, and comprehensive care to pregnant women facing substance use challenges. We're expanding our support to families for up to two years postpartum, aiming for a lasting positive impact.

We seek a dynamic, compassionate professional who excels in a trauma-informed care environment. You'll work closely with mothers, babies, and families to help them overcome substance-related challenges and build brighter futures.

Join our supportive, innovative team and make a meaningful impact. Click "Apply Now"!

What You'll be Doing
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) / Clinical Midwife Consultant (CMC) is an expert practitioner who, through leadership facilitates evidence based practice. The CNC/CMC will promote a service which fosters clinical excellence, research and professional leadership. The CNC/CMC contributes to quality health care by collaborating with the health care providers and consumer groups, developing clinical practice standards and evaluating their outcomes. The CNC/CMC is responsible for providing services which facilitate effective management of the care in the given specialty.

Where You'll Be Working
SWSLHD Drug Health Services operates across the South Western Sydney Local Health District, providing a comprehensive range of treatments and interventions for individuals, families, and carers affected by alcohol and other drug use.

The services include inpatient withdrawal at the 'Corella' unit in Fairfield, the Opioid Treatment Program, outpatient clinics, and specialised teams such as the Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Team and the Youth Service. Recognised for their excellence, SWSLHD Drug Health Services has been a finalist in the NSW Health Excellence in Allied Health Awards, highlighting their commitment to high-quality care and innovation.

The supportive and multidisciplinary team is dedicated to delivering compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches. With convenient locations at hospitals and community health centres, the service ensures accessible and effective support for the diverse communities in the region.

Working here means being part of a committed team focused on improving health outcomes and making a positive impact on people's lives.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience and in addition an approved post registration nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation
2. Can you provide evidence of how you maintain current knowledge of clinical practice advances and research in your specialty, apply this expert knowledge to deliver culturally responsive, safe, and compassionate care, and effectively communicate with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure responsive care?
3. Can you demonstrate your ability to interact professionally and resolve conflicts, use critical thinking to deliver advanced evidence-based nursing care, and participate in risk management, work health and safety, and quality improvement in the workplace?
4. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.