This position is part time and required to work Thursday and Friday.
This position provides secondary level support and care in the community to client's requiring, supportive and palliative care, including end of life.
It is a community health centre based position requiring travel across sites and into private residences. This position is required to participate in occasional public holidays.
Manage complex palliative care, lead clinical excellence and build patient-centred outcomes across community, hospital and home settings.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to 06/10/2028)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $64.70 - $66.83 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Auburn Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Join the Supportive & Palliative Medicine Service based at Auburn Community Health Centre and play a pivotal role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. This rewarding opportunity will see you working across a dynamic and multidisciplinary network, supporting patients, carers and families through every stage of their healthcare journey.
As part of Western Sydney Local Health District, you'll be empowered to lead, innovate and influence service delivery while helping patients receive care in the setting that matters most to them.
- Work within a highly respected specialist supportive and palliative care service
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hospital and community settings
- Make a meaningful impact on patients, families and carers during critical life stages
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical innovation
- Enjoy a supportive culture that values leadership, learning and professional growth
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert clinical care, care coordination and leadership to support patients with complex palliative and supportive care needs. You will work collaboratively across the care continuum to improve patient outcomes, reduce avoidable hospital presentations and support individuals to receive care aligned with their goals and preferences.
- Deliver advanced nursing assessment, care planning and complex symptom management
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care to support seamless patient transitions across services
- Lead evidence-based practice improvements and quality initiatives within the service
- Provide clinical leadership, mentorship and specialist advice to nursing and healthcare teams
- Advocate for patient-centred care that promotes dignity, choice and quality of life
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: REQ671321
Applications Close: 26th July 2026
Need more information?
- 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 Emily Narayan on [email protected] or on 0414 192 642.
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: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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