NSW Government

Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 - Palliative Care

🔍 Armidale, Armidale Community Health Service | New England / North West

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New England / North West
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Clinical Nurse Consultant
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Hunter New England Local Health District
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REQ538504 Requisition #



Provide expert palliative care across rural areas, leading teams and improving patient outcomes with compassion and clinical excellence.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $131,870.90 - $134,500.70 Per Year + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Armidale and surrounds
Requisition ID: REQ538504
Applications Close: Thursday 9th January 2025


At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: 

  • Ongoing support for education and professional development
  • Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
  • 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
  • Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance 
  • Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
  • Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
  • Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
  • Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 




About the role:

The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, specialised palliative care consultations across inpatient, outpatient, and residential care settings, with a focus on improving outcomes for rural and regional patients. This role involves travel and telehealth support to remote areas, acting as a leader in clinical practice and service delivery. The candidate will demonstrate strong clinical assessment, case management, and communication skills, alongside a passion for educating and guiding the rural and regional workforce. They will contribute to best practices in palliative care and ensure safe, effective autonomous practice.

In addition to clinical duties, the candidate will play a key role in advancing service provision and implementing guidelines, policies, and models of care. They will receive operational support from their line manager and clinical guidance from the Palliative Care stream network. Ongoing professional development will be encouraged through clinical supervision and education opportunities, including presenting at workshops and conferences. The candidate will embody the values of integrity and professionalism while working toward fulfilling the five domains of the CNC role.


Where you’ll be working:

The highly dedicated team within the palliative care service will look to you for guidance, clinical expertise and support.

Based anywhere within Armidale and its surrounding areas, this role will provide critical support to both staff and patients across a wide region, including Armidale, Glen Innes, Inverell, Tenterfield, and the Multi-Purpose Services (MPS). You will play an essential role in offering clinical guidance, leadership, and mentorship to healthcare teams across these locations, ensuring that high-quality palliative care is consistently delivered. The role involves travel across the region, helping to ensure that patients in rural and remote areas receive the same level of care and support as those in more urban settings.

Additional information:

  • An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
  • This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
  • Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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.
  • To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
  • We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Requirements: 

Our successful candidate will possess the following: 

  • Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
  • Unrestricted Australian drivers' licence and willingness to travel for work.

Want to know more? 


For role related queries or questions contact Gemma Model on Gemma.Model@health.nsw.gov.au or Alison Marshall on Alison.marshall@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
 
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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