About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking an experienced and dynamic Critical Care Liaison Nurse (CCLN) to join our dedicated team. This pivotal role provides expert consultation, clinical support, and emergency response across the organisation to ensure safe, high-quality, and patient-centred care for acutely ill and deteriorating patients.

As an advanced practice clinician, you will play an integral role in supporting and mentoring staff, promoting evidence-based practice, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within our health service. Working collaboratively across departments and regional health partners, the CCLN will contribute to strengthening clinical standards, enhancing patient outcomes, and fostering a culture of excellence in critical and acute care delivery.

Position overview

• Employment: Full-time, Ongoing positions available
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant B
• Salary: $122,907.20 pro rata, plus superannuation

What you bring

The successful applicant will be an experienced Critical Care Registered Nurse with advanced clinical skills and a passion for supporting high-quality, patient-centred care. You bring strong leadership, critical thinking and communication skills, with the ability to guide, educate and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Essential requirements:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing and at least five years' ICU experience.
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) accreditation.
• Proven ability to lead change, apply evidence-based practice and use clinical data to improve outcomes.
• A commitment to South West Healthcare's values of compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.

Desirable: postgraduate (Master's) studies, ALS2 accreditation and/or prior leadership or liaison nurse experience.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the South West region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 30 November 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2024-2028 with the classification Clinical Nurse Consultant

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

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