Clinical Coordinator (CNS2) Kempsey Community Specialist Palliative Care

Mid North Coast Local Health District; Kempsey; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid North Coast Local Health District – Kempsey NSW is seeking a Clinical Coordinator (CNS2) to provide expert clinical leadership and coordinate comprehensive palliative and end-of-life care across a defined geographical area.

The CNS2 manages daily triage, intake and clinical oversight of palliative care patients, supports multidisciplinary service delivery, mentors teams, and drives continuous service improvement while keeping patient goals front and centre.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration.
• Postgraduate qualifications in palliative care.
• Experience in specialist palliative care settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical leadership and coordination of palliative care services across a defined geographic area.
• Oversee triage, intake and clinical management of palliative care patients with a focus on timely, high-quality care.
• Mentor multidisciplinary teams and drive quality improvement using data and best practices.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Palliative care expertise

Coordination

Triage

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Postgraduate qualification in palliative care

Job description

Clinical Coordinator (CNS2) Kempsey Community Specialist Palliative Care

Mid North Coast Local Health District – Kempsey NSW

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration:$128,301.89 - $132,523.13
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ701166
Applications Close:Monday November 16th 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing
To provide expert clinical leadership and coordination of comprehensive Palliative and End of Life Care Services across a defined geographical area.

The CNS2 – Coordinator is responsible for the daily triage, allocation, intake, and clinical oversight of palliative care patients, supporting multidisciplinary service delivery, ensuring timely access to high quality, evidence-based care, and promoting clinical mentorship, continuous service improvement, and person-centred practice.

About You
You are a highly experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with current registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, complemented by postgraduate qualifications in palliative care and extensive specialist palliative care experience. You are committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care, supporting patients and their families through complex health journeys with professionalism, empathy, and respect.

Drawing on advanced clinical assessment and decision-making skills, you confidently manage complex patient presentations and utilise Palliative Care Outcomes Collaboration (PCOC) assessments to inform clinical management, prioritisation, triage, and ongoing care planning. Your ability to anticipate needs, coordinate interventions, and respond effectively to changing circumstances ensures the delivery of high-quality care that aligns with patient goals and promotes the best possible outcomes.

You are recognised as a clinical leader who is passionate about mentoring, educating, and supporting multidisciplinary teams. Through knowledge sharing, coaching, and professional guidance, you contribute to building clinical capability and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within palliative care services.

Your exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills enable you to establish trusted relationships with patients, families, carers, and healthcare professionals across all levels of care. You excel at facilitating difficult conversations with sensitivity and professionalism while ensuring care remains coordinated, compassionate, and responsive to individual needs.

Highly organised and proactive, you bring extensive experience in service coordination, caseload management, and clinical triage within palliative care settings. You are committed to ongoing professional development and actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives, using clinical data and evidence-based practice to enhance service delivery and patient outcomes. Supported by a current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the Mid North Coast Local Health District, you are dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality palliative care to diverse communities.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ.

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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For role related queries or questions contact Dawn Spratt on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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