Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care - Incentives Offered
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ633559 Requisition #
Make a meaningful impact on patient journeys, including culturally safe care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Until June 2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $135,826.04 - $138,534.10
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ633559
Location: Moree Community Health Service
Closing: Monday, 2nd February 2026
The Perks
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
✅Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅Proximity to shopping and other services
✅Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
✅Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Where you’ll be working
The Clinical Nurse Consultant role is based at Moree Community Health Service and provides expert clinical consultancy across the Mehi Sector, including Moree, Mungindi, Boggabilla, Toomelah, and Warialda. You’ll join a large, supportive multidisciplinary team of nursing and allied health staff. The service is committed to patient-centred care, collaboration, and culturally safe practice, with a focus on improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
About the role
As a lead clinician, you will provide expert clinical consultancy to support the delivery of high-quality palliative care across the sector. You will:
- Support the implementation of palliative care policies, including palliation, end-of-life care, and Advance Care Plans.
- Provide education and mentorship to staff, consumers, and community members in palliative care, chronic disease management, and end-of-life planning.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community groups to improve the appropriateness, effectiveness, and cultural safety of palliative care services.
- Travel within the Mehi Sector to provide clinical support, guidance, and service improvement.
You will be supported through online education, clinical placements, and access to the Palliative Care network, as well as mentoring from senior nursing and allied health staff. This role offers autonomy, professional development, and the opportunity to lead positive change across multiple communities.
About you
You are a skilled and passionate nurse with a strong commitment to palliative care and community health. You demonstrate leadership and the ability to inspire change, educate others, and work independently. Essential attributes include:
Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA with at least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience with minimum three years clinical nursing experience relevant to palliative care.
Eligibility to drive in NSW with current unrestricted driver's license and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.
Leadership skills with the ability to improve service delivery and influence practice.
Passion for educating staff, consumers, and communities in palliative care.
Energetic, enthusiastic, and community-minded, with a dedication to closing the gap.
Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. Please note: if your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health 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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, part time arrangements may be considered.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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