Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Community Palliative Care

Find purpose and passion in your career with Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

$131,870.90 - $134,500.70 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Dapto | REQ597286 | Grade: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 | Applications close: 31 August 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC)provides expert clinical advice to patients/clients, carers and other health care professionals with complex healthcare needs within Palliative Care. The Clinical Nurse Consultant is a clinical expert who, through leadership, facilitates excellence in research based clinical practice, education, research and professional leadership. The Clinical Nurse Consultant models the CORE (Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment) values of the organisation. 

The CNC is part of a wider multidisciplinary team providing care to patients within Community Palliative Care Specialty and the wider health service. The CNC will work as part of a team to develop, facilitate, and evaluate the implementation of care management plans for patients with a focus on care coordination for patients identified with complex needs, EXAMPLE Those patients that require more specialised assessment and management skills than the generalist nursing scope. 

The CNC will provide expert consultation and advice to other services within the ISLHD, community-based services, health care workers for patients with special or complex needs through their continuum of care, acknowledging that, ensuring support is provided to the patient from diagnosis through treatment ensuring quality end of life care. 
The CNC will establish and maintain communication with all relevant Medical Practitioners, Nursing and Allied Health Professionals, will assist in the organisation and participate in the multidisciplinary team meetings, and maintain a close liaison with all Division of General Practitioners, Community GP's, Residential Aged Care Facilities and Community Health Services. The CNC will engage in a community of practice and supervision. 

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-         Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-         Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-         Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-         Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information!

-         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role

-         Current AHPRA Registration

-         Valid NSW Drivers Licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-         Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

-         Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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-         For role-related queries or help applying, contact Ashlie Taylor on Ashlie.Brown@health.nsw.gov.au