Clinical Nurse Consultant Newborn Hearing Service

Tamworth - UK

Hourly Salary: $ 65 - 67

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Support better lifelong outcomes for newborns through early hearing screening and follow-up. Work autonomously across a regional service while being supported by a connected specialist team.

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time (Until February 2027)
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1
Remuneration:$65.83 - $67.17 Per Hour 12% Super Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week:20
Requisition ID:REQ622688
Location: Tamworth Community Health Service
Closing: Tuesday 3rd February 2026

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or a permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate isidentifiedfor the position; in this instance you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Where Youll Be Working

The Newborn Hearing Service is based at Tamworth Community Health and supports maternity sites across the New England Northwest region. This small specialised service works closely with local hospitals and community teams to deliver early hearing screening and follow-up for newborns.

Youll join a close-knit team supported by a part-time Allied Health Assistant who performs the majority of hearing screens at Tamworth Hospital. The service has strong links with Community Health Audiometry and Child and Family Health services creating a collaborative and well-connected working environment.

About the Role

In this role you will support newborn hearing assessments manage referrals and follow up on missed or incomplete screens to ensure timely outcomes for families. Youll also undertake regional visits to maternity wards to download device data and maintain the integrity and currency of Soniq screening equipment.

You will contribute to education and training of maternity and screening staff maintain screening competency standards and support service quality through Service Agreement Improvement Measures and monthly Ministry of Health data reporting. Orientation and training will be provided at an alternate site with ongoing professional support from the wider service team.

About You

You are a self-motivated and organised clinician who is comfortable working autonomously and enjoys contributing to preventative and early-intervention health services.

Bring a nursing background in childrens services such as Child and Family Health or Midwifery.
Demonstrate a strong interest in hearing services and early childhood health.
Communicate clearly and effectively with families colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.

Essential Requirements

Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA with at least 5 years full timeequivalent post registration experience and in addition who has approved post registration nursing qualificationsin child and family health nursing or Registered Nurse with Midwifery qualifications
Eligibility to drive in NSW with current unrestricted drivers licence and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances

Benefits
AtHunter New England Healthenjoy a career where youre 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)

Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance

Salary packaging options - up to $11600 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

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Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).Forassistanceaddressing selection criteria visit: Up Websiteis a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance withNSW Health policy directivePD2024015: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseasesfor Category A positions prior to new employees must agree tocomply withthe requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New EnglandHealthis dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people aligned with NSW Healths commitment to implementingthe Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe supported and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety welfare and well-being of children and young people actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier-free application process.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees long service leave paid maternity leave and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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