Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Palliative Care WCEOLC - Perm PT
South Western Sydney Local Health District
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Permanent Part Time 32 hours per week
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Excellent
Make a meaningful difference across one of NSW's largest and most creative palliative care networks.
Deliver advanced clinical leadership and specialist nursing care within a highly integrated Palliative Care Service operating across hospitals, community health centres, residential aged care facilities, and inpatient palliative care units.
Contribute to person-centred models of care, including the PEACH Program, supporting patients to receive high-quality end-of-life care in the place of their choice.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across six hospital sites and a broad network of medical, nursing, allied health, Aboriginal Health, volunteer and community services.
Support innovative and evolving models of care, including Renal Supportive Care, Neuro-Degenerative Services, Adolescent and Young Adult Palliative Care, and End of Life Care initiatives.
Play a key role in service improvement, clinical governance, care coordination and education, helping to shape the future of palliative and end-of-life care across South Western Sydney.
Are You the Right Fit?
Bring your expertise, compassion and leadership to support patients and families when it matters most.
Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
Demonstrated expertise in palliative care nursing,



including the assessment and management of complex symptoms and end-of-life care needs.
Proven ability to provide clinical leadership, support evidence-based practice, and contribute to quality improvement and service development initiatives.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative multidisciplinary care and strong patient, family and carer engagement.
Ability to work effectively across hospital, community and residential aged care settings, delivering coordinated and person-centred care within a networked service environment.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
Can you describe your experience in providing complex, evidence-based nursing care, including how you use critical thinking to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality, and culturally responsive care? Please include an example that demonstrates how you communicated and collaborated with patients, carers, and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to identify and respond to care needs.
Can you provide an example of how you have demonstrated professionalism in the workplace, including building effective working relationships, resolving conflict, and contributing to risk management, work health and safety, and quality improvement initiatives?
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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming workplace. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work-Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe workplace that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's 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.
Temporary Positions
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Palliative Care - Perm Pt (Sydney)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Sydney