Clinical Nurse Consultant, Palliative Care Hospital Based Consultancy Team

Overview

Clinical Nurse Consultant, Palliative Care Hospital Based Consultancy Team

Employment details

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time

Job Category - Nursing - Registered Nurse (Div 1)

Req Id - 5958

About Barwon Health

Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9,000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.

About The Facility

Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong's CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac. The McKellar Centre offers a range of professional aged care services, as well as rehabilitation both as an inpatient and community rehabilitation clinics, community health and palliative care services.

About The Role

As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, Palliative Care you will provide advanced and senior palliative care clinical practice to people utilising acute-based services. The target patient group is people who have complex care needs because of experiencing a life limiting illness, with little or no prospect of cure, and for whom the primary treatment goal is quality of life. You will work within an interdisciplinary team context, and in all acute settings. You will enhance the team's capacity to work in shared care situations while also providing clinical leadership, education and support to palliative care colleagues, and generalist and/or other specialty staff.

Culture

You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health's commitment to professional development.

Benefits

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
• Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government's Child Safe Standards. We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.

Contact

If you need assistance with your application for this role, please email the Talent Acquisition team at talent.acquisition@barwonhealth.org.au with your preferred contact method and details, and we will get in touch with you. Please note we do not accept resumes via email. Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance. This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.

Contact person: Sarah Short

Email: sarah.short@barwonhealth.org.au

Application closing date

Application closing date: 25 September 2025

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