Requisition ID: REQ648317
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16 hours per week
Remuneration: $58.82 - $60.75 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Applications close: 29/03/2026
Contact: Courtney Macdonald - Operational Nurse Manager on 0438 890 699 | Courtney.Macdonald@health.nsw.gov.au
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Achieve Something Great
This position offers the chance to step into a highly respected senior clinical role where your expertise directly shapes the experience of patients and families during some of the most significant moments of care. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) in Palliative and End of Life Care, you'll work with extended autonomy, lead best‐practice nursing, and contribute to a culture built on compassion, collaboration and professional excellence.
Why You'll Love This Role
* Advanced clinical autonomy: manage complex care needs using expert judgment and evidence‐based practice while shaping care decisions across the service.
* Deeply meaningful patient impact: support patients, families, and carers through informed decision‐making and person‐centred end‐of‐life care.
* Collaborative multidisciplinary environment: work closely with medical, allied health, and external providers to ensure seamless, high‐quality care transitions.
* Leadership and development focus: contribute to teaching, coaching, and supporting colleagues while continuing your own professional growth.
* Values‐driven culture: be part of a service grounded in NSW Health's CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.
Are You the Right Fit?
This role is ideal for a nurse who brings advanced clinical expertise, sound judgment, and a deeply compassionate approach to supporting patients and families through palliative and end‐of‐life care. It suits someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values autonomy, and is committed to continuous professional growth.
You'll Be a Great Match If You
* Bring advanced clinical capability and confidence in managing complex care needs within palliative and end‐of‐life settings.
* Communicate with empathy and clarity, ensuring patients, carers, and families feel supported, informed, and involved in care decisions.
* Demonstrate strong critical thinking, applying evidence‐based practice to deliver safe, high‐quality, person‐centred care.
* Work collaboratively and professionally, engaging effectively with multidisciplinary teams and resolving challenges with maturity and respect.
* Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a solid understanding of risk management and work health and safety principles.
Selection Criteria
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
* Describe a situation where you provided complex, evidence‐based care in a palliative or end‐of‐life context. How did your critical thinking and clinical judgment influence the care you delivered and the outcome for the patient and family?
* Provide an example of how you have communicated and collaborated with patients, carers, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure culturally responsive, safe, and high‐quality care—particularly in a challenging or conflict‐prone situation. How did you personally contribute to resolving the issue and maintaining a professional environment?
If you'd like more details, we're here to help.
* Position Information
o Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
* How to Apply
o Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
* Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
o We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
o We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
* Aboriginal Workforce
o For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
* Financial Perks
o 12% superannuation
o Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
o Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
o One extra day off each month for full-time employees
* Work-Life Balance
o Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
o Paid maternity and parental leave
o Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
* Grow Your Career
o Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.
* Health & Wellbeing
o Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
o Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
o Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders
o May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
* Vaccination Requirements
o All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.
* Child Safe Employment
o South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.
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