Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2) - Palliative Care

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Annual leave loading

Parental Leave

Novated Leasing

Meal entertainment allowance

EAP for staff and families

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) in Palliative Care at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney. The role provides expert clinical advice across the multidisciplinary team and leaders the care of patients with complex needs.

Requirements include AHPRA nursing registration, 5 years post-registration experience (3 in specialty), and postgraduate qualifications. The position offers permanent full-time hours and NSW Health benefits.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Minimum 5 years full-time equivalent post-registration experience; at least 3 years in the specialty.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate care management plans for complex patients.
• Provide leadership in ongoing clinical practice development.
• Initiate and apply findings from research to clinical services.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

AHPRA Nursing Registration

Postgraduate qualifications

Tools

Clinical information systems

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration: $149,408 - $152,392 per annum + Annual leave loading + Superannuation

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

About Us

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest-growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. It fosters innovation, values its people, and supports ongoing professional growth. Every day, our staff make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. Come build an exciting and rewarding career with us!

Where you will be based

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH), established in 1882, is one of Australia’s most respected hospitals with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national, and international communities. As a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare, RPAH offers world-class facilities and services. Our dedicated, innovative, and caring staff are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

About The Role

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Palliative Care works as part of an experienced multidisciplinary team providing expert clinical advice to patients, carers and other health care professionals across RPAH.

The Palliative Care CNC:

• Develops implements and evaluates care management plans for patients with complex health needs.
• Provides leadership in the ongoing development of clinical practice.
• Initiates and utilises findings of research in the provision of clinical services.
• Contributes to the development and delivery of specialty related education programs.
• Participates in formal processes for the strategic and operational planning for the clinical service.

For more information, please view the Position Description

We Are Looking For Someone Who Has…

• A current nursing registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time equivalent experience in the specialty field.
• Approved postgraduate qualifications relevant to the specialty or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate.
• Leadership skills and excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills including word processing, presentation, spread sheet applications and clinical information systems.

Benefits and Perks!

• Monthly Accrued Day Off
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Meal entertainment reimbursement up to $2,650 per year
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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For enquiries, please contact Eleanor Romney on 0428 839 012 or via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 5 October 2026 at 11:59pm

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