Clinical Nurse Consultant - Residential In-Reach
- Location: Sunshine Hospital
- Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time
- Salary: ZA7 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced nurse, to join our Residential InReach team as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC). This vital role offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced nurse who is eager to apply advanced knowledge and expertise across the care continuum, beyond the traditional hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading and responding to patient deterioration and clinical issues raised by Residential Aged Care Staff
- Identifying and supporting at-risk patients through initiating proactive assessment and treatment plans
- Facilitating safe hospital transfers/ bridging care for patients returning to Residential Care from Hospital
- Delivering education and clinical support to multidisciplinary teams
- Enhancing escalation pathways in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders such as our medical and nursing teams as well as Residential Aged Care facilities, GPs etc, to ensure that the patient needs are met
About You:
- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve
- Demonstrated proficient clinical skills to assess and manage clinical deterioration within aged care setting
- Understanding of hospital avoidance models of care for Residential Aged Care/ Care Outside the Hospital Walls
- Must have current registration as a Registered Nurse, with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and an unencumbered Drivers Licence.
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 exceptional patient-centred care, beyond the traditional hospital environment, 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 21 December 2025.
Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Patricia Anthony via Patricia.Anthony@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.