Clinical Nurse Specialist ( Gde 2) - Palliative Care - Triple I Hub - Perm FT/PT
Requisition ID: REQ672232
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Remuneration: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2: $62.82 - $64.88 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Triple I, 1 Bolger street Campbelltown
Applications close: 05/07/2026
Contact: Emily Skeen on [email protected] |0460 008 359
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
This is a unique opportunity to practise as a palliative care Clinical Nurse Specialist in an innovative, telehealth-enabled model, delivering high-level, specialist support beyond traditional care settings.
In this role, you will provide advanced clinical leadership and consultancy to patients, carers, and clinicians managing complex and often escalating needs. You will apply specialist palliative care knowledge to guide clinical decision-making, support virtual care delivery, and ensure patients receive timely, coordinated, and person-centred care across the system.
You will play a key role in influencing how care is delivered, supporting integrated pathways, improving access to specialist input, and strengthening the quality and consistency of care across Primary and Community Health and beyond.
The role also offers the opportunity to shape the future of service delivery, contributing to capability building, clinical education, and the ongoing development of contemporary models of care within a dynamic and evolving service environment.
Are You the Right Fit?
We are seeking an experienced clinician with advanced palliative care expertise, highly developed clinical judgement, and a strong capability in managing complexity within a dynamic care environment.
You will demonstrate the ability to:
- Triage and manage complex and evolving clinical presentations with confidence and precision
- Deliver high-quality clinical advice and support within a telehealth model
- Provide advanced clinical leadership, consultancy, and mentorship to clinicians across the system
- Navigate and coordinate care across multiple services, ensuring seamless and integrated patient pathways
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Adapt to and positively influence an evolving model of care
You will bring exceptional communication skills, the ability to influence and support others, and a strong commitment to person-centred, evidence-based care. A focus on collaboration, adaptability, and clinical excellence will be key to success in this role.
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?
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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.
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Position Information
Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
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How to Apply
Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
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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 [email protected]
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.
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Aboriginal Workforce
For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?
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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
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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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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.
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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
Additional Information
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Temporary Positions
Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.
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Vaccination Requirements
All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
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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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