Make a meaningful difference in community-based palliative care
Lead and enhance specialist nursing practice across the care continuum
Work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team in Western Sydney
Lead complex care, build strong care pathways, and deliver compassionate palliative care that helps patients achieve their end-of-life wishes.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $128,301.89 - $132,523.13 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown - Community Health Centre
Where you'll be working
Join the Supportive and Palliative Medicine Service based at Blacktown Community Health Centre, providing specialist care to patients and families across Western Sydney. Our team is committed to delivering person-centred, high-quality care that supports patients to remain in their preferred place of care while enhancing their quality of life.
Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll have the opportunity to influence service delivery, drive clinical excellence, and support some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
- Be part of a respected community-based specialist palliative care service
- Collaborate with nurses, medical officers and allied health professionals
- Support patients across hospital, community and home care settings
- Enjoy a diverse and rewarding role with autonomy and clinical leadership opportunities
- Contribute to innovative models of care that improve patient outcomes
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide advanced clinical leadership and specialised nursing care to patients with complex supportive and palliative care needs. You will play a key role in coordinating care across settings, supporting patients and carers, and ensuring care aligns with individual goals and preferences.
In this role, you will:
- Coordinate and manage complex palliative care plans across the patient journey
- Lead evidence-based clinical practice and quality improvement initiatives
- Provide expert clinical advice, mentorship and support to nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams
- Facilitate seamless transitions of care between hospital, community and home-based services
- Promote patient-centred care that respects dignity, choice and end-of-life preferences
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 ( 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: REQ679440
Applications Close: 30th July 2026
Need more information?
- about applying for this position.
- 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 Tracy Sykes on [email protected]
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: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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