Clinical Nurse Consultant - Blood Management

• Location: Western Health (Multi-site)
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Part-Time
• Salary: Clinical Nurse Consultant C (CAPR 4.1 or 4.2)

About the role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) – Blood Management provides expert clinical leadership across Western Health to promote safe, appropriate and evidence-based use of blood and blood products. The role supports Patient Blood Management (PBM) through clinical consultation, education, haemovigilance, quality improvement and system development, contributing to improved consumer outcomes, workforce capability and organisational sustainability.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide expert clinical leadership and consultation in blood management and transfusion practice.
• Lead haemovigilance monitoring, reporting and quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement and review policies, procedures and guidelines aligned with Patient Blood Management principles.
• Deliver education and mentorship to nursing, medical and multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimise blood product utilisation.

About you:

• Registered Nurse with AHPRA and extensive senior clinical experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in transfusion, haematology or relevant specialty (or working towards).
• Demonstrated expertise in blood management and consumer-centred care.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in quality improvement, education and evidence-based practice. 

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs. 

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include

oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about safe, evidence-based care, clinical leadership and innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 19 May 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Michelle Read – Director of Nursing and Midwifery on 0478 260 237.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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