Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care

Work Initiatives; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

LinkedIn Learning access

Ramsay Leadership Academy

Flexible rostering

Job summary

Ramsay Health Care seeks a Clinical Nurse Consultant in Palliative Care to lead and enhance services across its North Shore Network. You will provide advanced clinical guidance, develop policies, and mentor staff to deliver patient‑centred care for complex cases.

The role emphasizes education, quality improvement, and collaboration with families, with a focus on culturally sensitive practice and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA RN registration.
• Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care or progress toward it.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical consultation and guidance on palliative care.
• Lead development and evaluation of evidence‑based palliative care policies.
• Mentor and educate nursing staff; deliver training.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Oversee comprehensive assessments and care planning for complex cases.
• Engage with families to respect values and cultural needs.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Palliative care expertise

Advanced nursing practice

Education and training

Interpersonal communication

Policy development

Education

AHPRA RN Registration

Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care

Job description

Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care

Are you an experienced and compassionate Palliative Care Nurse ready to step into a leadership role? Ramsay Health Care is seeking a dedicated Clinical Nurse Consultant to lead and enhance our palliative care services across our North Shore Network. This is a unique opportunity to use your advanced clinical expertise and passion for patient-centred care to make a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families.

About the Role

As our Clinical Nurse Consultant for Palliative Care, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of exemplary care. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing advanced clinical consultation and expert advice to nursing staff, medical teams, and allied health professionals on all aspects of palliative care.
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based palliative care policies, procedures, and clinical practice guidelines.
• Leading and participating in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with complex palliative care needs.
• Acting as a key resource for education and professional development for staff, enhancing their knowledge and skills in palliative care.
• Facilitating multidisciplinary team meetings and contributing to collaborative care planning.
• Advocating for patients and their families, ensuring their choices, values, and cultural needs are respected throughout their care journey.
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and research activities within palliative care.
• Mentoring and supporting nursing staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• Liaising with community palliative care services to ensure seamless transitions of care.

About You

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Consultant who demonstrates:

• Exceptional clinical expertise and a deep understanding of palliative care principles and practices.
• Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to influence and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
• Outstanding communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, enabling effective engagement with patients, families, and colleagues.
• A compassionate and empathetic approach to patient and family care.
• The ability to think critically, problem-solve complex clinical scenarios, and make sound clinical judgements.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.
• Experience in developing and delivering education and training programs.
• Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care, or working towards same, or extensive experience in a dedicated palliative care role.
• Minimum five years post-graduate experience, with at least three years in a senior clinical role within palliative care.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive clinical assessments and formulate care plans for complex palliative care patients.
• Experience in leadership, education, and quality improvement activities.

What’s in it for You:

At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:

Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy

Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more

Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts

Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7

Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.

Why Join Ramsay:

At Ramsay Health Care, "people caring for people" is at the heart of everything we do. We are:

Australia's largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff

A values-led workplace where you'll be supported personally and professionally

A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.