Clinical Nurse Consultant - Patient Flow Unit

Requisition ID: REQ680546

Employment Type: Permanent Part - Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant- Grade 2

Remuneration: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours per week: 32

Applications Close: 15 September 2026

Vaccination Category: A

Location: Wagga Wagga

Leading Patient Flow, Connecting Care Across the District.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) encompasses 33 facilities and provides a broad range of public health services across regional and rural communities. We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality healthcare through innovation, collaboration and a patient-centred approach.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 – Patient Flow and Virtual Nurse to join the MLHD Patient Flow and Transport Unit.

This innovative role combines advanced clinical expertise with virtual care delivery to support patient flow, clinical decision-making and interfacility transfers across the District. Working closely with local clinicians, the Patient Flow and Transport Unit, Critical Care Advisory Services and Retrieval Services, you will provide expert clinical consultation and support to facilitate timely access to care and safe patient progression.

As The Clinical Nurse Consultant, You Will

Demonstrate advanced clinical assessment, decision-making and consultation skills. Have the ability to support clinicians through virtual care platforms and complex patient flow processes. Be confident coordinating interfacility transfers and navigating competing clinical priorities. Demonstrate strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Be committed to evidence-based practice, quality improvement and service development. Thrive in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment and contribute to education, mentoring and capability building across the District.

To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse.Have minimum 5 years post-registration nursing experience, including at least 3 years recent experience within a critical care environment. Completion of a Graduate Nurse Program or equivalentExceptional communication and interpersonal skills.A strong commitment to person-centred care, cultural safety, and ongoing professional development.Ability to undertake travel as required across the District.

Why join MLHD?

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in supporting essential services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.Flexible Working Arrangements – Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy. Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to grow your career and contribute to healthier communities.

How To Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click apply now! Please contact Alisha Pogonoski, via Alisha.Pogonoski@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

Your Application Will Need To Include

A current CVA cover letterResponses to the application questions

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.