Clinical Nurse Consultant (Gde 2) - End of Life Care - Temp PT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ592161 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 24 hours per week up to 06/02/2026
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant (Grade 2)
Remuneration: $66.51 - $67.83 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ592161
Application Close Date: 03/08/2025
Interview Date Range: 06/08/2025 – 13/08/2025
Contact Details: Kelly Paddock – 0459 824 830 | Kelly.Paddock@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position
About the Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital is on the lookout for a dynamic and driven Clinical Nurse Consultant to join our vibrant team. This is your chance to bring your expertise to a role where your voice matters, your leadership shines, and your work directly improves the lives of patients and families in our diverse local community.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be the go-to expert—collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, mentoring staff, and shaping clinical practice through evidence-based care. Your ability to think critically, communicate with warmth and professionalism, and influence positive change will be key as you guide and support both patients and colleagues. If you're someone who thrives on challenge, innovation, and connection, this is the perfect opportunity to lead with purpose.
We’re seeking a confident change-maker with strong negotiation skills and a passion for continuous improvement. You’ll work both independently and alongside a supportive team of professionals, building strong partnerships across departments and educational providers.
If you're ready to step into a role where your leadership will be felt and your contributions truly valued—click APPLY NOW and be the difference!
What You'll be Doing
The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is an expert practitioner who, through leadership facilitates evidence based practice. The CNC will promote a service which fosters clinical excellence, research and professional leadership. The CNC contributes to quality health care by collaborating with the health care providers and consumer groups, developing clinical practice standards and evaluating their outcomes. The CNC is responsible for providing services which facilitate effective management of the care in the given specialty.
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- 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 equivalent experience in the specialty field. In addition, the employee must have approved postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which the employee is appointed, or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Palliative Care Ward
- Can you describe a time when you implemented an evidence-based change in end-of-life 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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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
