Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 2) - Palliative Care - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ683699 Requisition #
Requisition ID: REQ683699
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2: $149,408.12 - $152,392.73 per annum + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bowral Community Health Centre
Applications close: 16/08/2026
Contact: Karen Steel on Karen.Steel@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
Bring your expertise to a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day. As a compassionate clinical expert, confident leader and trusted collaborator, you will provide advanced clinical care for patients with complex palliative and end-of-life needs, using sound clinical judgement to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will build strong therapeutic relationships with patients, families and carers, ensuring they are supported and actively involved in care decisions. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will apply evidence-based practice to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care while championing continuous improvement, clinical excellence, and a strong culture of safety, quality and risk management.
Are You the Right Fit?
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- Compassionate expert. Confident leader. Trusted collaborator.
- Advanced clinical capability in managing complex palliative and end‑of‑life care with sound judgement
- Empathetic communicator who supports and involves patients, families and carers in care decisions
- Critical thinker who applies evidence‑based practice to deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care
- Collaborative professional who works effectively within multidisciplinary teams Strong commitment to safety, quality improvement, and risk management principles
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 the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).At least 5 years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least 3 years full time experience in the palliative care field and an approved post graduate nursing qualifications in palliative care or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements highlighting how you will support specialised, compassionate support for palliative care people within the community focusing on comfort, dignity and quality of life
- Can you describe a time when you implemented an evidence-based change in palliative care ? What was the outcome and how did you evaluate its success?
- How do you demonstrate leadership in your current role, particularly in influencing practice across multidisciplinary teams?
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
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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 SWSLHDJobs@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
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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