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Requisition ID: REQ648317Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16 hours per weekRemuneration: $58.82 - $60.75 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary PackagingLocation: Fairfield HospitalApplications close: 29/03/2026Contact: Courtney Macdonald - Operational Nurse Manager on 0438 890 699 | 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 GreatThis position offers the chance to step into a highly respected senior clinical role where your expertise directly shapes the experience of patients and families during some of the most significant moments of care. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Grade 2) in Palliative and End of Life Care, youll work with extended autonomy, lead bestpractice nursing, and contribute to a culture built on compassion, collaboration and professional excellence.Why you''ll love this role:Advanced clinical autonomy: manage complex care needs using expert judgment and evidencebased practice while shaping care decisions across the service.Deeply meaningful patient impact: support patients, families, and carers through informed decisionmaking and personcentred endoflife care.Collaborative multidisciplinary environment: work closely with medical, allied health, and external providers to ensure seamless, highquality care transitions.Leadership and development focus: contribute to teaching, coaching, and supporting colleagues while continuing your own professional growth.Valuesdriven culture: be part of a service grounded in NSW Healths CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.Are You the Right Fit?This role is ideal for a nurse who brings advanced clinical expertise, sound judgment, and a deeply compassionate approach to supporting patients and families through palliative and endoflife care. It suits someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values autonomy, and is committed to continuous professional growth.Youll be a great match if you:Bring advanced clinical capability and confidence in managing complex care needs within palliative and endoflife settings.Communicate with empathy and clarity, ensuring patients, carers, and families feel supported, informed, and involved in care decisions.Demonstrate strong critical thinking, applying evidencebased practice to deliver safe, highquality, personcentred care.Work collaboratively and professionally, engaging effectively with multidisciplinary teams and resolving challenges with maturity and respect.Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with a solid understanding of risk management and work health and safety principles.Selection CriteriaTo help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.Describe a situation where you provided complex, evidencebased care in a palliative or endoflife context. How did your critical thinking and clinical judgment influence the care you delivered and the outcome for the patient and family?Provide an example of how you have communicated and collaborated with patients, carers, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure culturally responsive, safe, and highquality careparticularly in a challenging or conflictprone situation. How did you personally contribute to resolving the issue and maintaining a professional environment?If youd like more details, were here to help.Position InformationApplicants will be assessedagainst the criteria in thePosition Description.How to ApplyRead ourapplication guide and tips forimproving your application.Diversity, Culture & InclusionWe 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 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 WorkforceFor Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact. Support is also available through theStepping Up website.More Than Just a Job Why Work With Us?Financial Perks12% superannuationSalary packaging and novated leasing viaSmart SalaryAnnual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)One extra day off each month for full-time employeesWork-Life BalanceFlexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)Paid maternity and parental leaveGenerous leave options like long service and carers leaveGrow Your CareerAccess to learning opportunities through our dedicatedEducation and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.Health & WellbeingDiscounted gym membership throughFitness PassportFree and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balanceAdditional InformationTemporary visa holdersMay be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.Vaccination RequirementsAll staff must meet NSW Healths vaccination and screening requirements before starting.Child Safe EmploymentSouth 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 Healths commitment to implementingthe 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.