Help shape compassionate, person-centred end-of-life care across Hunter New England
Remuneration: $64.70- $66.83 per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Location: Wallsend Campus
Requisition ID: REQ678180
Application close date: Sunday 19th July 2026
Please note: Current part time or full-time HNE or the Mater Health employees are not eligible to apply for this casual opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 to become part of our Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Service.
This unique opportunity will see you working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, supporting patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals with compassion, respect and clinical excellence throughout the Voluntary Assisted Dying pathway.
The Role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist within the Voluntary Assisted Dying Service, you'll deliver specialised nursing care, case management and care coordination for patients accessing the VAD pathway across the Hunter New England district.
This is a varied and rewarding position where you'll:
- Coordinate and support patient care throughout the VAD process.
- Provide expert clinical advice to patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborate with hospitals, community health services, residential aged care facilities and private providers.
- Deliver education and build capability across the health service.
Foster strong partnerships to ensure seamless, compassionate care.
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Based at Wallsend Campus, this role involves travel across the district, including occasional overnight stays.
About You
You're a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse who combines advanced clinical expertise with empathy, professionalism and sound clinical judgement. You are committed to providing exceptional end-of-life care while confidently supporting patients and families through complex and sensitive situations.
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence navigating sensitive conversations.
- Experience supporting patients, families and carers through complex decision-making.
- High levels of emotional intelligence, resilience, integrity and professionalism.
Proven experience developing collaborative relationships across healthcare and community settings.
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Essential Requirements
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Relevant post-registration qualifications with a minimum of three years' clinical experience in your postgraduate specialty area (Palliative Care, Acute Medicine or Critical Care Nursing)
Current NSW driver's licence (or eligibility to drive in NSW) and willingness to travel throughout the district as required.
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What we can offer:
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are committed to supporting our people to succeed.
You will benefit from:
- A comprehensive and structured induction program.
- Ongoing professional development through face-to-face and online learning opportunities.
- The opportunity to develop specialist expertise in a unique and evolving area of healthcare.
- Exposure to a broad network of healthcare professionals and services across NSW.
- A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment.
- Free onsite parking and convenient access to Wallsend Campus.
- A positive team culture that values connection, celebrates achievements and supports wellbeing.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your clinical expertise, compassion and leadership in a role that makes a meaningful difference to patients, families and communities across Hunter New England.
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Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Mangone on [email protected]
Additional information:
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position
- At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support.
- Current part time and full-time HNE Health employees are not eligible to apply for this casual position
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first
Information for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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