Job Overview & Organization Mission

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is appointing a Clinical Nurse Consultant for specialized palliative symptom control.

St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is seeking an exceptional Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) in Palliative Care delivering specialized symptom management.

As a key member of the team at St Vincent’s Health Australia in Sydney, NSW, you will play a central role in driving excellence, upholding top-tier Australian industry standards, and contributing directly to the strategic milestones of one of the nation’s premier employers.

Key Duties & Core Responsibilities

In this critical role, your operational duties and key performance responsibilities will encompass:

• Provide expert: Provide expert clinical consultation on pain management and dyspnea alleviation.
• Facilitate thoughtful: Facilitate thoughtful Advance Care Planning (ACP) conferences with patients and families.
• Deliver specialized: Deliver specialized education to medical, nursing, and allied health staff.
• Coordinate smooth: Coordinate smooth transitions between acute hospital admission and home-based palliative care.

Required Qualifications, Licenses & Experience

To be successful in this position at St Vincent’s Health Australia, candidates are expected to satisfy the following essential selection criteria:

• Mandatory Qualification: Master of Nursing (Palliative Care or Cancer Nursing).
• Relevant Experience: Minimum 5+ Years of verified industry experience in Australia or recognized overseas equivalence.
• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Master’s degree in Palliative Care, Oncology Nursing, or Advanced Practice.
• Minimum 5 years clinical oncology/palliative care experience.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Proficiencies

The successful applicant will possess demonstrated capabilities across the following domain skill sets:

Salary, Compensation & Employee Benefits

At St Vincent’s Health Australia, we understand that our people drive our achievements. An outstanding remuneration and wellbeing package is provided in line with Australian benchmarks:

• Competitive Remuneration: AU$115,000 – AU$130,000 per year + standard Australian Superannuation (11.5%).
• Top-tier salary package of $115,000 – $130,000 + 11.5% superannuation.
• Full not-for-profit salary packaging benefits up to $15,900.
• Iconic Darlinghurst precinct location close to Oxford St.
• Leave Entitlements: 4 weeks annual leave (with 17.5% annual leave loading where applicable) plus 10 days paid personal/carer’s leave.
• Flexible Work: Progressive work-life balance options with supportive corporate culture and leadership development pathways.

About the Employer: St Vincent’s Health Australia

St Vincent’s Health Australia is the nation’s largest Catholic not-for-profit health and aged care provider.

St Vincent’s Health Australia is deeply committed to building diverse, equitable, and culturally inclusive work environments. We proudly celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals including First Nations Australians, people with disabilities, and candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Application Process & Next Steps

Applications for this position are currently open and being reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the published closing date.

Please prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a tailored Cover Letter highlighting your relevant experience against the key selection criteria outlined above.

To proceed with your application, click the Apply on Employer Site button to access the official St Vincent’s Health Australia careers gateway.