Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Join our compassionate team at Lower Hunter Community Health Services and help deliver high-quality, person-centred care where it matters most – in the community.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2

Remuneration: $113, $116, Super + Salary Packaging

Requisition ID: REQ607914

Location: East Maitland Community Health Service

Closing: Sunday 26th October 2025

About the Service

Based within Lower Hunter Community Health Services, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care across home and community settings.

Our team - including nurses, occupational therapists, and doctors - delivers coordinated, home-based care to support patients with complex health needs. This integrated model bridges hospital and community care, enhancing patient outcomes, supporting families, and ensuring continuity across the healthcare journey.

The team culture is collaborative, supportive, and patient-focused. We work closely together while also valuing independence and professional trust, ensuring our nurses can confidently deliver person-centred care in the community.

About the Role

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 you'll have a high level of autonomy, managing your own patient list and providing clinical care in the home environment, while collaborating with doctors and the broader multidisciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients and carers.

In this role, you will:

• Independently manage and prioritise your patient caseload
• Deliver complex clinical care and problem-solve in dynamic community settings
• Coordinate seamless transitions for patients within Supportive and Palliative Care services
• Advocate for patients and families, providing education, guidance, and emotional support
• Maintain accurate documentation and evidence-based care plans
• Be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager and the Nurse Manager of Lower Hunter Community Health, ensuring you have guidance and mentorship as you settle into the role.
• Receive a comprehensive orientation program and access to My Health Learning,

Who You Are

We're seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated clinician who thrives in a community-based role that blends independence with teamwork.

You'll need:

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant post-graduate registration qualifications in Palliative Care with a minimum of three years' experience working in the clinical specialty
• Current Driver's License with willingness to travel for work purposes
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities
• A genuine passion for palliative and supportive care
  A commitment to delivering person-centred, evidence-based care
• If you're an experienced Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career or a current CNS looking for a meaningful and autonomous role, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

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Information for Applicants:

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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.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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 for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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.

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