Community Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
- Monthly Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) plus annual leave for full-time staff.
- Generous leave entitlements as per NSW Health (State) awards.
- Fitness Passport: Affordable gym membership for employees & families across NSW.
Deliver compassionate, person-centred care with the healthcare team to achieve quality outcomes through assessment, planning, and evaluation.
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Parramatta, Auburn, Blacktown, Mount Druitt & The Hills Community Health Centre’s
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
Provide safe compassionate person-centred care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve quality care outcomes for clients.
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Registration: Current Registered Nurse division 1 Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
- A minimum of three (3) years full-time equivalent experience working in Palliative Care and/or End of Life care Nursing. Relevant post graduate qualifications preferred.
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge in case management, including care co-ordination for people living with a life limiting illness, using advanced clinical skills in patient/client assessment and care planning.
- Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the provision and development of clinical practice using evidence-based research, demonstrated understanding of current NSW Policies, National and Standards related to Palliative Care.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, carers and a diverse range of health care providers including those in government, non-government and community organisations.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team, with an emphasis on service delivery, quality of care and team cohesion with an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance continuity of care between the acute sector, primary care providers and community-based services.
- Demonstrated ability to work with consumers, families and carers in a time of high levels of family stress.
- Demonstrate ability to utilise information technology within a variety of applications and willingness to undertake training.
- Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia and willingness to use for work purposes.
Requisition ID: REQ560890
Applications Close: 22nd April 2025
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- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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- For inquiries about the role, contact Emily Narayan on Emily.Narayan@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
