Clinical Nurse Consultant - Palliative Care
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced palliative care nurse to join the Community Palliative Care Service at NHW.
The primary role of the Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is to act as a senior clinician within the context of the multi-disciplinary team, across the Rural City of Wangaratta and Alpine Shire. The CNC will provide a clinical resource and clinical advisory / development role, undertake related projects, research and development activities specific to palliative care, and ensure a holistic palliative care service is provided to clients, carers/families in the community, hospitals and other care settings of the clients' choice.
Responsibilities
Provide senior clinical leadership within the palliative care multidisciplinary team across the defined region.
Act as a clinical resource and advisory/ development lead for palliative care projects and research.
Ensure holistic palliative care services are provided to clients and families in the community, hospitals and other care settings of the client's choice.
Our Region
Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and the catchment serves around 100,000 in the northeast.
Accessible by road and air with proximity to Melbourne and Albury airport.
Regional amenities include multiple schools, national parks, towns, restaurants, wineries and outdoor activities.
More information: visitwangaratta.com.au / victoria high country tourism sites.
The Successful Applicant Will Benefit From
Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits. Relocation salary packaging options may increase take-home pay.
5 weeks annual leave plus an additional week for employees working 10 or more weekend shifts; option to purchase additional leave for full-time staff.
Option to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), wellbeing programs and discounted corporate gym membership.
Social club benefits and support for a diverse workforce.
Applying For The Role
Enquiries can be made with Kym Loechel at.
Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid vaccination is strongly recommended.
A PD for this role can be downloaded from the NHW careers site.
Applications must address the Key Selection Criteria from the PD.
Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application.
To apply, click Apply Now/Join Now or visit the NHW careers page.
All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria.
Applications close Sunday, 28 September 2025.
NHW does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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