Clinical Nurse Specialist (Gde 2) - Palliative Care - Community Health - Perm FT

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Requisition ID: REQ704990

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week

Remuneration: $128,301.89 - $132,523.13 per annum+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Located in: Rosemeadow Community Health Centre

Applications close: 15-11-26

Contact: Samantha Dowd on [email protected]

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

An exciting opportunity has come up for a Palliative care Clinical nurse Specialist to join the Team at Rosemeadow Community health Centre. The Palliative care CNS will provide ongoing education, mentoring and clinical support to client's, carer's, nursing and multidisciplinary staff.

Are You the Right Fit?

Experienced Clinical Nurse Specialist (Palliative Care) with strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while supporting Community Health Nurses, clients, and families through education, mentoring, and clinical guidance.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the employees specified post-graduate qualification, or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation.

Demonstrated experience and skills in providing complex care in the relevant field.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and engage with patients-consumers, carers and the multidisciplinary health care team to identify and ensure responsiveness of care needs.

Demonstrated evidence of the use of critical thinking as it relates to the delivery of advanced evidenced based nursing care.

Demonstrated understanding and participation in risk management, work health and safety and quality improvement in the workplace.

Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Position Information

Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

How to Apply

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact [email protected]

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job - Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Vaccination Requirements

All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

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