Cclhd - clinical nurse specialist grade 2 - palliative care nurse

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $62.82 - $64.88 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Requisition ID: REQ658538

Application Close: Sunday 21st June 2026 at 11.59pm

About The Opportunity

The Specialist Palliative Care Service is based on the Long Jetty Health Care campus and requires a permanent part‐time, dynamic and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) to work across the Central Coast. We are a small, multi‐disciplinary team who work collaboratively to support patients and families. The CNS2 role provides clinical care at different locations, including hospital patient referrals for our consultation service, Intake/Triage work, and community visits to homes or RACFs. The role works with other team members to support clients and their families through to end‐of‐life care and death. The position is varied and interesting and requires solid knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and eMR, strong communication skills, relevant clinical experience and problem‐solving abilities. A comprehensive orientation program is provided.

A current Australian driver's license is a prerequisite. Work hours are 08:30 to 17:00 Monday to Friday, plus weekend and on‐call shifts covered by most staff on a rotation basis.

About You

• Holds current AHPRA registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse with post‐registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience in Palliative Care or a relevant specialty.
• Demonstrates advanced clinical skills, leadership, and the ability to provide complex care.
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing and works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Has a current Australian driver's licence.
• Holds a National Criminal Record Check and Working With Children Check.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. We cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

• Work‐life balance: accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Financial benefits: salary packaging, novated leasing, and relocation assistance.
• Health & Wellbeing: discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program counselling for you and your family; discounted private health insurance.
• Career growth: free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information?
Brooke Leadbitter

Phone: 0414 192 210

Email: Natalie.Leadbitter@health.nsw.gov.au

Vaccination Requirements

All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

• Category A positions: mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID‐19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID‐19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District – NSW Health

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. It is an equal‐opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. For one‐on‐one support, contact Nathan Bramston‐Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD‐AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519.

Additional Information

An Eligibility List (E‐List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full‐time and part‐time positions.

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