Overview
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pallative Care - Ballina role at Northern NSW Local Health District.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 per annum, pro rata
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ604231
About the Role
The Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 (CNS2) works with members of the palliative care nursing team across the inpatient and community settings to provide a consultative and liaison focused service aimed at supporting GPs, Community Nurses and the Residential Aged Care In-Reach Team in the assessment, care and management of patients with life-limiting illnesses.
The aim is to facilitate a coordinated, high quality palliative care service to the local community, with a case coordination model that involves generalist community nurses in providing direct clinical care. The aim is to use a multidisciplinary approach to care, with the end goal of improving quality of life for those patients and their carers.
The CNS2 coordinates and delivers high quality nursing care to patients/clients in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's National Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses, criteria for CNS2 as outlined in the Public Hospital Nurses and Midwives (State) Award 2017 and the Policies and Procedures of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys. We encourage you to join us if you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life.
You care. We care.
Relocation and Welcome
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Join Our Team – Benefits
* Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
* Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
* Growth – access to professional and personal development
* Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
* Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Further Information
* Click here for the Position Description
* Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries, contact Louise Thurston at Louise.Thurston@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 7 October 2025
NNSWLHD embraces diverse skills and perspectives. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to deliver quality care. We are committed to reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application, visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment. This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, temporary and casual positions.
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