Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Palliative Care Consult - Temp FT

NSW Health; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

One extra day off each month

Flexible work options

Paid maternity and parental leave

Wellbeing support services

Job summary

NSW Health in New South Wales is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) for Palliative Care Consult on a temporary full-time basis. You will deliver expert clinical guidance and support to patients, families and carers within the hospital setting.

The role emphasizes autonomous practice, complex care planning, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes in palliative care.

Qualifications

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA and post-registration qualifications.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the clinical area related to palliative care or equivalent.
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field or demonstrated equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex, evidence-based nursing care with safe, compassionate, culturally responsive practices.
• Communicate and collaborate with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams to identify and respond to care needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Autonomous practice

Empathy and communication

Clinical leadership

Education

AHPRA RN registration

Post-graduate qualification

Job description

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Palliative Care Consult - Temp FT

You are a compassionate and experienced nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality palliative care and supporting patients, families and carers through complex healthcare journeys. You thrive in an autonomous role, have exceptional attention to detail, and are committed to providing expert clinical advice that enhances patient outcomes across the hospital.

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) with 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.

Give a brief overview of what education training and clinically relevant experience you bring with you to the role?

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.

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. 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.

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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via

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

Grow Your Career

Discounted gym membership through

Fitness Passport

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

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District 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 implementingtheChild 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.