Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2 Palliative Care

• Lead clinical consultancy in supportive & palliative care at Auburn Hospital
• Drive quality improvement and evidence-based care initiatives
• Be a pivotal leader in patient-centred care within a community-focused hospital

Lead, consult and deliver expert palliative care services at Auburn Hospital, driving quality outcomes and supporting clinical teams.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2

Remuneration: $131,870.90 – $134,500.70 per annum

Hours Per Week: 38

Location: Auburn Hospital

Where you'll be working

Based at Auburn Hospital, a modern, community-focused healthcare facility, the Supportive & Palliative Care Service is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients with life-limiting illnesses. You'll be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving patient experiences and clinical outcomes.

• Auburn Hospital is a contemporary public hospital within Western Sydney LHD
• Supportive, team-based environment with a strong patient-centred care focus
• Opportunity to lead service improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary work culture in a dynamic healthcare setting
• Conveniently located in Sydney's western suburbs, close to public transport

What you'll be doing

As a Clinical Nurse Consultant, you'll provide advanced clinical expertise, leadership and consultancy services within the Supportive & Palliative Care team at Auburn Hospital. You'll enhance patient care, support clinicians, and lead continuous improvement projects within a dynamic acute care environment.

• Deliver expert clinical advice and consultancy in palliative and supportive care
• Lead and participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Provide education, mentorship and clinical support to multidisciplinary teams
• Initiate and participate in clinical research, service planning and strategic initiatives
• Drive practice improvement and lead clinical reviews across acute care services

Ready to Shape the Future of Palliative Care?

If you're passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality care and leading clinical improvement, apply now to join the team at Auburn Hospital.

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 Requirements

• Registration: Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Selection Criteria

• Minimum five (5) years full time equivalent post registration experience, with at least three (3) years' experience in speciality field in either Palliative Care/ Cancer Care/Advanced or Aged Care Nursing
• Postgraduate nursing/midwifery qualifications relevant to the field in which he/she is appointed or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation, review and redevelopment of policy, procedures and education programmes, relevant to the clinical specialty
• Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and develop/ maintain professional relationships and networks across multiple disciplines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to utilise information technology skills.
• Ability to assess, plan, initiate and manage complex cases, work to goals and targets.

Requisition ID: REQ603270

Applications Close: 15th September 2025

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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.