Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $75.35 - $76.85 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ683545
Location: Cessnock
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 to join the Hunter Specialist Palliative Care Service. Based at Cessnock House, this role supports patients and families across Cessnock, Muswellbrook, Maitland Kurri Kurri Singleton and surrounding areas. You will be part of a dedicated, multidisciplinary team delivering expert palliative care for a seamless patient journey from referral to discharge across both home and hospital settings. This position is supported by the newly established Hunter Specialist Palliative Care service and the Hunter Valley Community Health team.

What You Will Be Doing

Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) Hunter Valley Community Health Nursing Team, you will provide advanced clinical leadership and specialist palliative care expertise across the service.

Key responsibilities include:

- Leading and supporting high-performing clinical teams and individuals

- Providing expert clinical advice and guidance on complex palliative care matters

- Delivering and coordinating high-quality, patient-centred care

- Supporting improved patient outcomes through evidence-based practice

- Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team across the sector

- Maintaining professional and ethical standards in complex care environments

This role also includes travel across the Hunter Region, with access to fleet vehicles provided.

About you

You are an experienced and confident clinician with a strong background in palliative care and a passion for leadership and service improvement.

Requirements:

- Proven ability to lead and support clinical teams

- Advanced clinical knowledge and decision-making skills

- Ability to share expertise to enhance team performance and patient outcomes

- Robust understanding of professional and ethical practice in complex situations

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills





- A Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA who has at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in this specialty field. In addition the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing qualifications in Palliative Care, and an eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to drive for work purposes

What we can offer you:

- 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 $11,600 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

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 New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand 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.

- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the 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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

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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). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

- Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

- This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_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 Current 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 *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

- Hunter New 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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