Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Palliative Care - Triple I Hub - Perm PT

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 Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years’ experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.

• Describe a time where you were required to assess and prioritise a patient’s needs without face-to-face contact. How did you identify and escalate clinical risk, apply your specialist knowledge, and ensure safe, timely, and appropriate care?

• Provide an example of how you have supported a patient or carer experiencing distress, uncertainty, or complex palliative care needs. How did you tailor your communication, and what strategies did you use to achieve a compassionate, person-centred experience?

• Describe your experience navigating patients across health and/or community care systems. How have you applied your clinical judgement and influenced decision-making to coordinate care, connect patients to appropriate services, and reduce fragmentation or delays?

• Tell us about a time you worked collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team during a period of change or service development. How did you demonstrate clinical leadership, support and influence other clinicians, adapt your practice, and contribute to improving the model of care or service delivery? What impact did this have?

• Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted. 

• Position Information

• How to Apply 

• 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

    **********@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 

• 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

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• 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

• Vaccination Requirements 

• 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.

• Temporary Positions 

  • For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.