Deliver expert palliative care in the community
Lead complex care coordination across the continuum
Make a meaningful difference at end of life
Manage complex care, lead clinical excellence and build compassionate community-based palliative services that honour patient choice.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $116,639.97 - $120,469.88 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Mount Druitt Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Join the Supportive and Palliative Medicine Service at Mount Druitt Community Health Centre, delivering high-quality, person-centred care across Western Sydney. You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on reducing avoidable hospital admissions, supporting community-based care and ensuring patients' end-of-life wishes are respected.
· Work within a supportive, values-driven community health team
· Collaborate with multidisciplinary clinicians across the Local Health District
· Provide care in community settings, including client homes
· Contribute to innovative, patient-centred service development
· Be part of a service committed to quality improvement and clinical excellence
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, you will provide advanced nursing leadership in supportive and palliative care, managing complex cases and coordinating seamless care across the continuum.
· Deliver expert clinical care and comprehensive care planning for patients with complex needs
· Lead quality improvement initiatives and implement evidence-based practice
· Provide clinical leadership, mentorship and specialist advice to nursing staff
· Coordinate multidisciplinary care to reduce hospital admissions and length of stay
· Promote best practice standards in documentation, safety, medication management and patient dignity
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
· Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Selection Criteria:
1. Demonstrated at least three (3) years full time equivalent post registration experience in Palliative Care, Cancer Care Services, Advanced Nursing or clinical experience deemed appropriate by the employer
2. Post graduate qualifications in Palliative Care, Cancer Care or Advanced Nursing
3. 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
4. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in the provision and development of clinical practice by utilisation of evidence based research with a demonstrated understanding of current NSW Policies and National and State Standards related to Palliative Care
5. 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
6. 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 service
7. Demonstrate ability to utilise information technology within a variety of applications and willingness to undertake training
Requisition ID: REQ631696
Applications Close: 10th March 2026
Need more information?
· Find out more about applying for this position.
· Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
· Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
· For inquiries about the role, contact Melinda Gianatti on 02 9881 1200.
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/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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