Clinical Nurse Consultant - Trauma

at  Hunter New England Local Health District

ARE YOU A PASSIONATE AND EXPERIENCED CLINICAL NURSE CONSULTANT - TRAUMA, LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEAD, EDUCATE, AND MAKE A REAL IMPACT IN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE?

Remuneration: $131 870.90 - $134 500.70 Per annum + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ549694
Closing Date: Sunday 16th February 2025

JOIN OUR SKILLED AND PASSIONATE TEAM - WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU!

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you’re challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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
Enjoy strong leadership support and mentorship, with guidance from the Director of Trauma and Critical Care Nurse Manager. Benefit from regular check-ins, expert consultation, and a collaborative leadership team dedicated to your professional growth and success in trauma care.
Ongoing Professional Development - Gain access to specialist education opportunities at John Hunter Hospital, with strong encouragement to stay at the forefront of evidence-based practice through relevant training and conferences each year. Benefit from an annual Performance Development Review (PDR) to explore career growth and development pathways, along with dedicated support for self-directed learning and skill enhancement.

REQUIREMENTS:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA who has at least 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 Graduate Certificate.

✔ YOUR EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE:

• A minimum of 5 years in Critical Care or Trauma nursing
• Strong leadership and education skills, with a passion for mentoring and guiding others

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant - Trauma, you will play a pivotal role in case management and supporting multidisciplinary, interdepartmental, and interfacility teams to provide exceptional care to trauma patients admitted to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital. Acting as a trusted resource for Northern Hunter New England (HNE) Rural and Regional Facilities, you will provide expert reviews, guidance, and advice on trauma care within Emergency Departments across the region.
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead, educate, and advocate for best-practice trauma care while working alongside a collaborative and highly skilled team.

WHY CHOOSE THIS ROLE?

✔ Lead and influence trauma care practices in a highly respected Regional Trauma Centre.
✔ Collaborate with critical care and surgical teams in a dynamic and supportive environment.
✔ Work centrally within the ICU, providing seamless access to teams across the hospital.
✔ Enjoy flexibility with Monday - Friday shifts and negotiable start/finish times.
✔ Be part of a positive, friendly, and collaborative culture that values your expertise.
✔ Free on-site parking for your convenience.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Case managing trauma patients, ensuring best-practice care throughout their journey.
Providing leadership and clinical expertise in trauma management within the hospital and across regional facilities.
Collaborating with the Trauma Director and Critical Care Nurse Manager, while working closely with emergency, ICU, and surgical teams.
Offering expert reviews and advisory support to rural and regional Emergency Departments.
Driving education and training initiatives to upskill healthcare professionals in trauma care.
Occasionally traveling to provide outreach support and guidance to regional facilities.