Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 1) - Chronic Pain - Palliative & EOL Care - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ634455 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ634455
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time working 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $130,524.59 - $133,191.02 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Applications close: 01/02/2026
Contact: Kelly Paddock - Operational Nurse Manager on Kelly.Paddock@health.nsw.gov.au
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 Great
Join us in shaping an innovative new model of care as a Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 1) dedicated to supporting patients living with chronic and complex pain at the end of life. This is a rare opportunity to lead a role designed to make a profound difference—enhancing comfort, dignity and quality of life for people receiving palliative care or approaching the end of life. You will drive clinical excellence in pain management by improving access to person‑centred, evidence‑based interventions. You will strengthen partnerships with specialist palliative care teams, chronic disease clinics, acute and chronic pain services, and the wider multidisciplinary workforce. Your leadership will help establish clear referral pathways, foster collaborative practice, and embed best‑practice models of care for people with complex pain needs and life‑limiting illnesses.
Are You the Right Fit?
In this role, you will: Use your advanced clinical expertise to guide evidence‑based practice and support high‑quality care delivery, Foster a culture of clinical excellence, research, innovation and professional leadership, Collaborate closely with healthcare providers and consumer groups to develop, implement and evaluate clinical practice standards, Provide specialist consultancy and support effective management of care within this emerging specialty area.
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.
1. Do you have relevant experience and demonstrated skill in complex pain assessment and management at end of life, including both pharmacological and non‑pharmacological approaches?
2. Describe your passion about delivering holistic, patient‑centred care that upholds dignity and enhances quality of life for people approaching the end of life?
3. Do you have strong clinical leadership capability, with a proven ability to influence practice change and improve patient outcomes?
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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 SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Financial Perks
12% superannuation
Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
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
Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
Health & Wellbeing
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
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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 implementing the 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.
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