Clinical Nurse Consultant Critical Care Outreach - ICU Liaison
- Location: Footscray, Sunshine Hospital & Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time (Part-Time Considered)
- Salary: CNC Year 1 to 2 (ZA7 to ZA8) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role
Be part of a team that makes a difference when it matters most. Western Health is seeking experienced, motivated, and dynamic Critical Care Nurses to join our Critical Care Outreach Team (CCOT) - ICU Liaison Nurse Consultants. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an advanced practice nursing role within a multidisciplinary environment, delivering high-level clinical expertise and leadership across Footscray and Sunshine Hospitals.
As a key member of the Critical Care Outreach Team, the ICU Liaison Nurse Consultant provides a proactive and expert response to clinical deterioration across the hospital. In this advanced practice role, you will utilise your strong leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills to support ward staff, enhance patient safety, and promote best practices in the recognition and response to deterioration.
Key responsibilities:
The ICU Liasion Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) at Western Health plays a crucial role in:
- Leading and responding to Adult Medical Emergency Team (MET) and Code Blue calls
- Identifying and supporting at-risk patients through proactive rounding
- Facilitating safe ICU discharges and bridging care for patients awaiting ICU admission
- Delivering education and clinical support to multidisciplinary teams
- Enhancing escalation pathways in collaboration with medical, access, and allied health teams
This role requires rostered shifts across both Footscray and Sunshine Hospital, including coverage of the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s facility.
About you:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Postgraduate qualifications in Critical Care Nursing (Intensive Care)
- Completion of, or working towards, a Master’s degree in Nursing
- Accredited (current) Adult Advanced Life Support certification
- Proven experience in a senior clinical role (CNS or higher), preferably in ICU or a critical care setting
- Advanced knowledge in the recognition, assessment, and management of the deteriorating patient
- Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and support staff in high-pressure environments
- Strong communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement
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 delivering high-level clinical expertise, leadership and promoting best practices in the recognition and response to deterioration, 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 5 November 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kylie Fisher (Intensive Care Services Operations Manager) via email Kylie.Fisher@wh.org.au or alternatively contact Gary Blackburn (CCOT ICU Liasion Nurse Practitioner) via email Gary.Blackburn@wh.org.au.
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.