Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ666332 Requisition #
Make a meaningful difference by supporting compassionate, patient-centred end-of-life care across Hunter New England
Remuneration: $62.82- $64.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Hours Per Week: Casual
Location: Wallsend Campus
Requisition ID: REQ666332
Application close date: Sunday 5th July 2026
About the opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 to join the Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Service. As part of a small, dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals through one of healthcare's most sensitive and complex areas of practice. This specialist role provides the opportunity to coordinate care, provide clinical expertise and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders across hospitals, community services, residential aged care facilities and private providers throughout Hunter New England.
The Role
Working across the district, you will provide specialist nursing support, case management and care coordination for patients accessing the Voluntary Assisted Dying pathway. No two days are the same, with responsibilities ranging from supporting individual patients and families, to delivering education, building
partnerships and providing expert advice to healthcare professionals and services. Based at Wallsend Campus, this role requires travel throughout the district, including occasional overnight stays.
About You
You are an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with current registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and post-registration qualifications in Palliative Care, Acute Medicine or Critical Care Nursing. You have recent clinical experience in one or more of these specialty areas and are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate sensitive conversations relating to end-of-life care.
- Experience supporting patients, families and carers through complex decision-making and challenging situations.
- Strong emotional intelligence, resilience, integrity and professional judgement.
- Well-developed critical thinking, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Experience building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across health and community settings.
Essential requirements:
Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with relevant post -registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification
Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes
What we can offer:
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are committed to supporting our people to succeed.
You will benefit from:
- A comprehensive and structured induction program.
- Ongoing professional development through face-to-face and online learning opportunities.
- Monthly clinical supervision and ongoing professional support.
- The opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a unique and evolving area of healthcare.
- Exposure to a broad network of healthcare professionals and services across NSW.
- A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
- Free onsite parking and convenient access to Wallsend Campus.
- A positive team culture that values connection, celebrates achievements and supports wellbeing.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your clinical expertise, compassion and leadership in a role that makes a meaningful difference to patients, families and communities across Hunter New England.
Need more information?
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Mangone on Nicole.Mangone@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information:
- 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
- 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.
- Current permanent NSW Health employees are not eligible to apply for this casual position
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first
Information for Applicants
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
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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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
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