Help shape compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care across Hunter New England
Remuneration:
$*****- $***** per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type:
Casual
Position Classification:
Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location:
Wallsend Campus
Requisition ID:
REQ******
Application close date:
Sunday 19th July ****
Current part time or full-time HNE Health employees are not eligible to apply for this casual opportunity
The Role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Voluntary Assisted Dying Service, you'll deliver specialised nursing care, case management and care coordination for patients accessing the VAD pathway across the Hunter Current England district. This Is a Varied And Rewarding Position Where You'll Coordinate and support patient care throughout the VAD process.
Provide expert clinical advice to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals
Collaborate with hospitals, community health services, residential aged care facilities and private providers
Deliver education and build capability across the health service
Foster strong partnerships to ensure seamless, compassionate care
Based at Wallsend Campus, this role involves travel across the district, including occasional overnight stays.
About You
You're a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse who combines advanced clinical expertise with empathy, professionalism and sound clinical judgement. You are committed to providing exceptional end-of-life care while confidently supporting patients and families through complex and sensitive situations.
To Thrive In This Role, You Will Bring Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence navigating sensitive conversations.
Experience supporting patients, families and carers through complex decision‐making.
High levels of emotional intelligence,



resilience, integrity and professionalism.
Proven experience developing collaborative relationships across healthcare and community settings.
Essential Requirements
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Relevant post‐registration qualifications with a minimum of three years' clinical experience in your postgraduate specialty area (Palliative Care, Acute Medicine or Critical Care Nursing).
Current NSW driver's licence (or eligibility to drive in NSW) and willingness to travel throughout the district as required.
What We Can Offer
A comprehensive and structured induction program.
Ongoing professional development through face‐to‐face and online learning opportunities.
The opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a unique and evolving area of healthcare.
Exposure to a broad network of healthcare professionals and services across NSW.
A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
Free onsite parking and convenient access to Wallsend Campus.
A positive team culture that values connection, celebrates achievements and supports wellbeing.
Additional Information
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a NewZealand citizen with a current NewZealand Passport.



Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for 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.
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.
This is a CategoryA position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD****_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take‐home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or *************. Hunter Recent England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such 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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